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Flexible Seating Options for Any Learning Space
The days of sitting in a desk chair all day are on their way out, as studies and students show that a little flexibility in seating options can improve engagement and performance. Check out all the...
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Virtual Reality vs Augmented Reality in the Classroom
Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) have become a part of the conversation in the world of educational technology and a part of new additions to curriculum. Read about the differences...
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School Specialty Classroom Makeover Giveaway at 2018 Extra Yard for Teachers...
The team at School Specialty, working in partnership with the non-profit College Football Playoff Foundation, is giving away a series of classroom makeovers to teachers of Atlanta, GA. During the...
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Eight Classrooms Outfitted in the New Negril West End Infant School
Working in cooperation with The Sandals Foundation, the team at School Specialty has been a part of the outfitting of the new West End Infant School in Negril, Jamaica. .embed-container { position:...
View ArticleThe Importance of Gamification in the Classroom
When fun and learning come together, the result can be better retention, more engagement, and a generally positive attitude towards the process of understanding a new concept. The pursuit of improved...
View ArticleAward-Winning FOSS Active-Learning Science Program
Readers of THE Journal, the premier resource for K-12 senior-level district and school administrators, named the Full Option Science System™ (FOSS) a best science program for the second consecutive...
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Why You Should Attend the Next World Maker Faire
Inside Look at World Maker Faire NYC 2017 The Greatest Show (& Tell) on Earth took place this past weekend, September 23 & 24, at the New York Hall of Science. Makers, tinkerers, and builders...
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Doris Cullins-Lake Pointe Elementary School – Case Study
On June 16th we installed a “kid-space, turnkey classroom” at the Doris Cullins-Lake Pointe Elementary School, in support of the Rockwall ISD and surrounding Rockwall community damaged by a tornado...
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Over 150,000 School Supply Items Donated for Students Affected by Hurricane...
Today we announced the delivery of over 150,000 individual supply items to the Texas Parent Teacher Association (PTA) as part of the Operation Texas Strong rebuilding efforts following the devastating...
View ArticleHow to Donate School Supplies for Natural Disaster Relief
When it comes to natural disaster relief, not many think about the schools affected. However, the natural disasters that wipe out homes and leave many without power and supplies also destroy schools...
View ArticleWays To Make Your Classroom Environmentally Friendly
School classrooms are the perfect place to practice conservation and eco-friendliness. Kids are naturally concerned about the planet and ensuring its health. Put the following tips into action to make...
View ArticleAnnouncing Partnership with The Sandals Foundation to Provide Vital School...
We are proud to announce our new collaboration with The Sandals Foundation, the non-profit arm of Sandals Resorts International, for its Pack for a Purpose® program. This partnership will further...
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Home Run for School Specialty – What a Day in Negril, Jamaica!
A business trip in Jamaica sure sounds like fun and it certainly was for SVP, Rich Harney, and Social Media Marketing Specialist, Leah Scheurer. But this trip was so much more! SSI, in partnership...
View ArticleGo for Gold: 5 Olympic Activities for the Classroom
Whether you’re a new teacher or an experienced educator, you know that special events in the classroom can catch student interest and make real-world events more accessible and meaningful. With the...
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12 Summer Break Reactions
Share your reaction! 1. Fist-pump 2. Awkward dancing 3. Hands in the air like you just don’t care 4. #3 while running out the door 5. Go crazy 6. Celebrate with friends 7. Hand wave 8. Raise the roof...
View ArticleGoFundMe Offers $100 Donation During Teacher Appreciation Week
The School Specialty brand family is excited to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week with our friends at GoFundMe! If you start a GoFundMe campaign to benefit a teacher or a classroom this week,...
View Article11 Ways to Show Teachers They’re Appreciated
Day after day, year after year, teachers do one of the most important jobs in our society: preparing the next generation for the future. Sadly, this job does not pay very well, but the men and women...
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10 Signs of Spring in School
Spring is in the air and if you are a teacher you can definitely start seeing the signs of the light at the end of the tunnel. 1. You have begun to notice a decline in you and your colleagues’...
View ArticleApril is Poetry Month: Incorporate Poetry Into Your Lesson Plans
April is Poetry Month across the United States, presenting the perfect opportunity for educators to create fun and engaging lessons on poetry for their classrooms. Unfortunately, while many educators...
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April Fool’s Day Pranks to Play on Students
April Fool’s Day is always a fun day, but sometimes a fun prank can be hard to pull off on students. Most teachers will try to convince them they have a pop quiz, but students are immune to such...
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