Ideas for better learning spaces

Many students focus better when they can move a little. Active seating gives them a quiet, safe way to do it, without leaving their seat.

Students rarely notice good lighting, calm colors or quiet acoustics, but they definitely notice when those things are wrong. Here's how to get them right.

Laptops, tablets and interactive displays need power, protection and organization. Here's how to furnish a classroom that works with technology.

Makerspaces and STEM labs need tough work surfaces, smart storage and room to build. Here's what to consider when furnishing one.

Science labs combine teaching, experiments and safety requirements in one room. Here's a planning checklist for lab furniture and layout.

Young children learn through play, exploration and routine. Here's how to furnish a preschool or kindergarten room that's safe, welcoming and child-sized.

School libraries are evolving into learning commons: flexible hubs for reading, research, collaboration and creating. Here's how to plan the transformation.

Cafeterias serve hundreds of students in a short time, and often double as assembly or event spaces. Here's how to choose furniture that keeps up.

Teachers need comfortable, functional spaces too. From classroom teaching stations to staff lounges, here's how furniture can support educators.

An inclusive classroom lets every student move, sit, see and participate comfortably. Here's how furniture choices support students of all abilities.

Fresh air, sunlight and nature can energize learning. Here's how to plan an outdoor classroom that's comfortable, durable and easy to use.

Cooperative purchasing contracts let public schools buy furniture at competitively bid prices without running their own bid. Here's how it works.