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SSP to Receive LEED Platinum Certification

A school building designed by the SSP Architectural Group of Somerville will receive LEED Platinum Certification, the highest level of sustainable design awarded by the U.S. Green Building Council. The building is Neptune Community School in Neptune Township […]   SSP to Receive LEED Platinum Certification »

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War’s Stresses Take Toll on Military’s Chaplains

Just as it has claimed so many other members of the military, the war in Iraq has taken a toll on chaplains. Although they do not engage in combat, chaplains face the perils of war as they move around Iraq to visit troops. None have been killed, but some […]   War’s Stresses Take Toll on Military’s Chaplains »

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Virginia High School Goes "Green"

T.C. Williams High School, in Alexandria, Virginia, was recently redesigned to become a 'green' school. Students have noted that the increase in natural light coming into the classrooms has changed the energy and feel of the school. They can't doze in […]   Virginia High School Goes "Green" »

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Gary Stager Interview - Thoughts About Education

As part of the Future of Education Interview Series, Steve Hargadon interviews Gary Stager, an internationally recognized educator and consultant. Gary has spent 27 years helping teachers on six continents make sense of their roles in the age of personal […]   Gary Stager Interview - Thoughts About Education »

“Microtrends: Printing in 3d” Signal

“Microtrends: Printing in 3d”

An article introducing 3-d printing and surveying the emerging players and technologies.    “Microtrends: Printing in 3d” »

Moodle Signal

Moodle

Moodle is an open source software package that allows educators to create on-line learning communities for their students. Each new element – from creating quiz questions to using wikis – is released first in beta so users can try it out and offer comments […]   Moodle »

Beta Building Trend

Beta Building

Transparency, collaboration, and rapid iteration create a beta culture displaying open critique and reflective practice. In a world of transparency and open contribution, collective creation and critique, and rapid iteration, beta status (a stage of testing […]   Beta Building »