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K-12 Education: Design Strategies for Successful Magnet Schools

Clark Nesxen

These schools can also support and enhance local assets, as Brooks Global Studies does by integrating shared parking and outdoor amenities for the adjacent Greensboro Arboretum. Contributors Donna Francis , AIA, ALEP, LEED, AP BD+C, is a principal with Clark Nexsen and its K-12 practice leader.

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Promoting Student & Teacher Wellness through K-12 School Design

Clark Nesxen

Good air quality, access to natural light, biophilic design, and plentiful outdoor environments are all examples of design strategies that promote wellness. K-12 schools can promote movement through features like conveniently positioned staircases, circulation paths, and access to outdoor areas for walking or play.

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Prevention and Taking Action: Designing Schools for Students and Safety

Clark Nesxen

Research has shown that spending just 20 minutes outdoors can boost focus, improve mood, and reduce stress. By designing and including outdoor areas such as community spaces, play areas, and green spaces, students can improve their wellbeing at school or on campus. These spaces can also be woven into the school curriculum.

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The Upper East Side

Student Housing Works

Historically, one key difference between the Upper East Side and Upper West Side was that the Upper East Side had one subway line (the Lexington Avenue 4/5/6 line) while the Upper West Side had two (the Eighth Avenue A/C/E and B/D lines; and the Seventh Avenue 1/2/3 line).

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Project-Based Learning Ideas for Student Travelers

Experiential Learning Depot

Grab my free project based learning tools to get started with educational travel PBL projects, and c heck out my self directed project based learning blog series if you're looking for more details. They're great for making observations and recording data, especially outdoors because they're made to withstand natural conditions.