Love It or Leave It? The Case for Keeping Teacher Desks
They’re more relevant than ever, with features that support flexible classrooms and meet teachers’ practical needs. This blog explains why many educators still…
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Go to blogSanctuary in the Storm: How Classroom Design Can Promote Social-Emotional Learning
The pandemic robbed K–12 students of so much. Learning was lost, and for some, it was profound. But many experts believe the root cause is the ongoing fragile…
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The Post-Pandemic Classroom: Will Technology Still Drive Design?
As we move past the pandemic, will tech’s influence on K–12 classroom design remain the same, or has the pandemic been a game-changer for tech?
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Employee Spotlight–Meet The Lopez Family
Welcome to Employee Spotlight. For this edition of our Employee Spotlight series, get to know not just one all-star employee but four family members. Victor, Victor…
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How to Get Students Back on Track Using High-Impact Tutoring Spaces
Individual or small-group high-dose tutoring is proving to be the most powerful strategy to address pandemic learning losses, quickly and equitably.
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Welcome to Flowform® Outdoor, Smith System’s new upholstered furniture for outdoor learning spaces
“Humans crave connecting with the great outdoors. It’s call biophilia, and it’s why we bring nature into built environments, like schools.
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Peace of Mind: Why Classroom Air Purifiers are Here to Stay
Here are the basics of why classroom air purification units are a good long-term investment for schools, in tandem with upgraded HVAC systems.
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Smith System® Launches New, Mobile Air Purifying Unit for Learning Spaces
Smith System® is helping teachers and students return to school safely with the launch of Cascade® Air.
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