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Employee Spotlight – Meet Manuel Paredes

Welcome to Employee Spotlight. For this edition of our Employee Spotlight series, get to know Manuel Paredes. Read More

Leaping into Latin America: Smith System Expands Furniture Footprint

Every day, on every continent, teachers and students are together on a learning journey. Smith System believes the opportunities to inspire both are endless, especially with innovative, insights-driven school furniture.  Read More

Furniture Overhaul Turns Special Ed Science Classroom into ‘Science Oasis’

You may not realize it, but school classroom furniture has a huge impact on how well the children in the room learn. Here’s everything you need to know Read More

Leveraging Technology to Support Student Wellbeing

Last updated on February 23rd, 2023 Before the pandemic struck schools, it was rare to hear “technology” and “wellbeing” in the same sentence. Now, K–12 educators are learning to leverage digital technologies to foster students’ wellbeing and inclusion throughout schools. Welcome to Part Two in our three-part blog series devoted to digital transformation trends in Read More

Designing Flexible Learning Spaces for Ed Tech Integration

Last updated on February 23rd, 2023 A generation ago, a school “laptop” literally meant your lap (i.e., a convenient place to park a textbook). “Gamification” was surviving dodgeball in gym class. Not anymore. Today, the tools and terms of digital transformation in the education sector continue to redefine school curricula and design. Foremost, schools – Read More

Employee Spotlight – Meet Tracy Oakry Craver

Welcome to Employee Spotlight. For this edition of our Employee Spotlight series, get to know Tracy Oakry Craver. Read More

Employee Spotlight – Meet George Nwoye

Welcome to Employee Spotlight. For this edition of our Employee Spotlight series, get to know George Nwoye. Read More

How to Choose Early Childhood Furniture for PreK Classrooms

Last updated on April 3rd, 2023 As research proves the benefits of early childhood education, there’s a push for more states to require PreK programs. Educators can prepare now by learning how to create engaging environments for little learners. It begins with choosing high-quality early childhood classroom furniture. Little Kids are Primed for Big Learning Read More