According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO) and others, climate change is the greatest threat to public health in the 21st century. Climate change also disproportionately affects communities of color and more vulnerable, less resilient communities.
What many do not know is that the biggest impact most organizations have on climate change is their purchasing decisions - especially when we consider how crucial the next 10 years are. These "embodied carbon emissions" from manufacturers' supply chains are directly influenced by their customers, including schools. Learn what you can do to develop a strategy to address this important, but unprioritized, opportunity for impact. For no increased cost, purchasing decisions can lead to better public health (and therefore student health) outcomes, better resource management, and a meaningful investment in creating a stable and healthy climate.
Research has shown the benefits of nature to human well-being and learning but this knowledge rarely translates into the regular use of outdoor learning environments. While current events have forced schools to look at this missed opportunity, this session will assist schools with how best to create these environments. Explore the process developed between the Los Angeles County Office of Education, HMC Architects, and the Design Team to guide districts and schools on how to engage, encourage, and empower all the stakeholders associated with creating successful outdoor learning environments. Participants will be empowered with a process they can employ to engage administrators, teachers, students, M&O, community members, and design professionals to design successful outdoor learning environments for a variety of uses and situations.
When new classrooms were needed at Oak Park High School, a sustainable solution was sought, resulting in the innovative use of repurposed shipping containers – items that are low cost and would otherwise be considered waste. Based on this success, these progressive “Learning Studios” have also been rolled out to a middle school campus. Placed adjacent to outdoor space, the sliding glass doors allow the classroom and learning to expand into nature. Presenters will share insights on gaining stakeholder buy-in at the district and school level and illustrate the importance of indoor/outdoor learning space at each campus, district-wide.
Does it feel like some of your real estate assets need CPR? Now more than ever, educational institutions strive to serve their student, faculty, and staff population by providing facilities that are efficient and safe, as well as provide for optimal learning, teaching, working, living, sporting, performing, and leisure activities — all within strapped capital, operating, and maintenance budgets. Facilities designed and constructed 50 — or even 10 — years ago may not fit your user needs today. Learning has changed, technology has evolved, student needs are different, and the world is a different place today than it was even in 2020. The good news is that you do not need to learn to live with outdated spaces that don't serve your needs nor build new buildings when finances may not allow for it. Often, existing space can be repurposed and revitalized into an entirely different use — and sometimes with minimal construction. Through space analysis studies, system updates, facility assessments, programming studies, space planning, and similar efforts, your existing facilities can support your student and faculty recruitment and retention efforts, increase revenue, and save costs — all while meeting your needs today and tomorrow.
College campuses across the country are increasingly recognizing the crucial role of creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for their students. This presentation will highlight the importance of fostering a sense of belonging and the significant impact it has on student success, both academically and personally. Participants will gain a comprehensive overview of the various definitions and theories that help shape a strong sense of belonging. Additionally, the presentation will explore key student development and retention theories and the effects of belonging on staff and faculty wellbeing and retention, both of which can impact the bottom line. Finally, the presentation will discuss the effects of belonging on physical space, exploring how furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) can be utilized to create an inclusive environment.
Kick off 2022 by being "in the know" about EDmarket programs and services. With the sale of EDspaces, EDmarket is reinventing its value proposition to make your organization more successful.
Listen to your fellow EDmarket members online at the Annual Meeting, to learn how your dues are fulfilling the association's mission and strategic priorities.
In addition to recognizing outgoing volunteer leaders and award winners, this recording also welcomes new Board members under the leadership of James Johnson of CPJ2 LLC, who officially resumed duties as Chair of the Board on January 1st.
EDmarket Distribution Opportunities: Educational Service Agencies and Buying Cooperatives, published by the Education Market Association, provides an in-depth look at two unique distribution channels of interest to school marketers.
This new report builds on the success of the EDtech Distribution in an Evolving Marketplace report published last year, and provides a deep dive and case studies for two key sales channels: Educational Service Agencies (ESAs) and Buying Cooperatives. By further studying these two channels, sales agencies from companies with products and resources to support these channels can learn how to be perceived as a valuable partner to school districts. The results will be presented at a general session during the 2018 Investors & Channels Summit this fall.
Over the course of this presentation, our expert panelists will provide research in psychology, counseling, and design to explain the fundamentals of why wellness in the educational environment is key to impacting and improving student engagement. Utilizing evidence-based approaches to create spaces that consider the well-being of all students can result in overwhelmingly positive effects on student grades, behavior, attendance, and student'sacademic and social-emotional learning. By challenging the physical environment to support all aspects of learning, thinking,and doing, students will be able to take control of their learning environment, improve their well-being and become more engaged.
Health care costs continue to rise each year, and 2022 has been no exception. Experts predict a 6.5% increase in medical expenses alone. In terms of health plan premiums, employers anticipate they may rise more than 5% this year. With these increases in mind, employers will want to strategize methods to rein in benefits spending. Why is health insurance so expensive and what can employers do about it?
This session will discuss the unique challenges and considerations involved in large scale capital projects for K-12 and higher education institutions. Participants will explore the differences between refreshing existing rooms and building new facilities, as well as the importance of security measures and AV standards in creating a positive student experience. The session will cover industry standards and best practices, and provide guidance on infrastructure requirements, as well as telecommunications and wireless networks. Participants will also learn about the integration of technology-enabled furniture. By the end of the session, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully plan technology systems for capital projects in educational settings.