Stress Less: Create a School Calm Room Students Want to Visit
May 5, 2022
We all need to blow off steam. But for K–12 students with already low resiliency, it can feel scary, like an open fire hydrant. School Calm Rooms help students slow the flow.
The Right Formula: Smith System Launches Numbers™ Chair and Numbers™ Desk
March 14, 2022
Smith System’s new Numbers Chair and Numbers Desk are the company’s first product line designed to meet K¬–12 classroom furniture requirements of three major global markets – The Americas, Asia-Pacific and EMA (Europe, the Middle East and Africa).
Classroom Makeover Creates Brilliant Gifted & Talented Space
January 11, 2022
You know a learning environment is not just good, but great – like, really great – when the bell rings and students say, ‘Is class over already?’ That’s happening a lot lately in the newly made-over gifted and talented classroom of Bethanne Strippoli.
Love It or Leave It? The Case for Keeping Teacher Desks
October 27, 2021
They’re more relevant than ever, with features that support flexible classrooms and meet teachers’ practical needs. This blog explains why many educators still want their own personal classroom desk.
Sanctuary in the Storm: How Classroom Design Can Promote Social-Emotional Learning
August 31, 2021
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 emotional and mental health of kids and teens.
The Post-Pandemic Classroom: Will Technology Still Drive Design?
July 28, 2021
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?
How to Get Students Back on Track Using High-Impact Tutoring Spaces
July 6, 2021
Individual or small-group high-dose tutoring is proving to be the most powerful strategy to address pandemic learning losses, quickly and equitably.
Welcome to Flowform® Outdoor, Smith System’s new upholstered furniture for outdoor learning spaces
June 21, 2021
“Humans crave connecting with the great outdoors. It’s call biophilia, and it’s why we bring nature into built environments, like schools.
Peace of Mind: Why Classroom Air Purifiers are Here to Stay
June 17, 2021
Here are the basics of why classroom air purification units are a good long-term investment for schools, in tandem with upgraded HVAC systems.
Smith System® Launches New, Mobile Air Purifying Unit for Learning Spaces
May 27, 2021
Smith System® is helping teachers and students return to school safely with the launch of Cascade® Air.
Groove® Brings Great Design + Ergonomics to Any Learning Space
June 2, 2020
Just like its counterculture-vibe name, Smith’s new K-12 Groove chair questions the norm.
Smith System Studio: 3d Printable Barrier Screen Stands
May 12, 2020
Beginning today, anyone can download our free design file to create a basic 3D plastic stand for making classroom screens.