News

Classroom Learning is Best, but Schools Should Retain a Virtual Backup Plan

June 9th, 2021

The 2020-21 school year was defined by social distancing, interruptions to in-person attendance and a rapid adjustment to virtual learning. It’s been a particularly challenging and stressful year for teachers who had to juggle both classroom and online education. At the beginning of the pandemic, it was assumed that virtual learning would be temporary. . . .
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As Supply Chain Issues Loom, Schools Should Order Now for the 2021-2022 School Year

June 3rd, 2021

As with all industries, the school furniture and equipment sector is being impacted by several supply chain disruptions. Slowed production during the pandemic, numerous logistical issues, raw materials shortages and increased consumer demand are coming together to form a perfect supply chain storm. Core commodities needed to . . .
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How the American Families Plan Could Reshape the U.S. Educational System

April 27th, 2021

This week the Biden administration plans to unveil a massive spending and tax plan aimed at transforming the U.S. economy, specifically the educational system. The “American Families Plan” calls for infusing hundreds of billions of dollars into childcare, preschool and tuition-free community college . . .
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Looking Outside

Smart Spending: Using Your ARPA Funds in the Classroom

March 18th, 2021

The passing of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) marks the federal government’s largest single investment in our schools. This act will inject more than $170 billion into our education system with the bulk going to K – 12 public schools. State and district leaders have an unprecedented opportunity . . .
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