Functional Design, Measured Learning: Linking Space to Educational Outcomes Through Evaluation

Post occupancy evaluations (POEs) are design research studies that evaluate the performance of built projects, and they are not new to K-12 learning environments. Even though we often design school environments with innovative pedagogies in mind, we rarely evaluate our learning spaces with an eye toward how design interventions truly support teaching and learning strategies.

Dr. Renae Mantooth, WELL AP, HKS

CTE Design: Capturing Curiosity 

Many schools are the epicenter of a sustainable workforce and resilient community. Skilled workforce shortages have heightened the need to attract, educate, and train the next generation of electricians, carpenters, machinists, skilled operators, and healthcare professionals — just a few of the high-paying and rewarding careers that students may be overlooking.  

Katie Becker, AIA, NCARB, LEED Green Assoc., JLG Architects

Breaking With the Past: Embracing Digital Transformation in Education

The nation’s learners can’t wait for many more tomorrows to come and go without a broad national commitment to breaking the outmoded framework for American education and replacing it with frameworks that are more learner-centered, personalized, and effective. Digital technologies applied skillfully to teaching and learning might deliver on that possibility at long last.

Jean-Claude Brizard, Digital Promise

edgallery PROJECT Inspiration

Find inspiration and ideas for your next building or renovation project by perusing the projects in the EDmarket edgallery. Check out the latest innovative projects from some cutting-edge architects and designers. Experience firsthand how EDmarket members are transforming the education landscape, one product and project at a time.

EDmarket Unveils edgallery 

Ready to explore the future of education? Whether you’re upgrading classrooms, designing state-of-the-art facilities, or sourcing new solutions for your school district, edgallery is your go-to resource for the latest in education solutions.

Jim McGarry, EDmarket

edgallery PRODUCT Innovations

See what’s new for the coming school year by visiting the brand new edgallery. We invite you to visit the edgallery website and start browsing product categories, researching top innovations, and connecting with trusted suppliers in just a few clicks. Discover the latest innovative products from EDspaces 2024 exhibitors and be sure to stop by their booths while in Houston.

EDmarket Awards 2024 Class of NexGen Rising Stars

EDmarket is excited to recognize this amazing second cohort of NexGen Rising Stars. This program is an essential opportunity to foster talent and drive innovation, ensuring continuity, promoting diversity, and maintaining a competitive edge in today's dynamic and evolving world.

Congratulations Angela Nelson, Stages Learning 2024 EDmarket Distinguished Service Award Winner

"My involvement with EDmarket over the past 20+ years has been absolutely essential to my professional growth," says Angela Nelson. "From serving on various committees to becoming chair of the organization, I’ve had the opportunity to watch, learn from, and collaborate with incredible peers who’ve shaped my understanding of both the education market and business management as a whole."

Adrienne Dayton, EDmarket

From Data to Design: How Research Impacts School Library Renovations

Two years ago, Legat Architects started a research-driven design process to explore how renovations would impact the feel and functionality of library spaces at Whittier (Wheaton, IL) and Johnson (Warrenville, IL) elementary schools. Community Unit School District 200 challenged the team to not only achieve equity between the libraries but also make the spaces adaptable to the changing needs of the student populations.

Kelsey Jordan, Legat Architects

Connecting Students to a Community Through the Power of Career Pathway Education

Career and Technical Education (CTE) spaces are more than just classrooms: they are gateways to future careers, designed to align with community needs and resources. It’s critical to work with local stakeholders when designing learning environments that support programs tailored to the community. In Colorado’s Sheridan School District, administrators sought to provide an alternate education pathway to students who could benefit from a career-oriented approach to secondary education.

Job Gutierrez, AIA, LEED AP, Wold

The Decoration Arms Race in Elementary Classrooms

We encourage educators to use their time and resources wisely — invest in your students, your curriculum and your relationships. If you do feel the inclination to share on social media, share how your classroom is built, decorated and designed for efficiency, student independence, and flexibility.  Encourage other educators to break the pattern of decoration perfection in pursuit of a classroom environment that perfectly meets the needs of your students.

Ellen Moskowitz, Croton-Harmon Union Free School District  |  Robert Dillon, Intentional School Designs

How Smart School Design Promotes Teacher Wellness

As schools continue to innovate and evolve, teachers work tirelessly to address learning gaps, manage a rise in behavioral challenges, and meet the increasing social-emotional needs of their students — all while balancing their own well-being. Supporting the mental health and wellness of educators is crucial to maintaining a healthy and productive learning environment for everyone.

Sue Ann Highland, PhD