Old Boy Network
As you may remember from your own experience, or that of your children, colleges generally send out a letter to incoming freshmen, offering them…
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The “Vision” Experience
by Tina Manzer It’s pretty hard to sell furniture, supplies and equipment to schools if you can’t imagine what the future of education looks…
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The Zen of Classroom Configuration
Effective classroom arrangement is less about meditation, and more about collaboration, movement and flexibility. “Comfortably functional” is the goal for any classroom at any…
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How It Works
by Jenn Bergin Paola Pearce was a space planner and product specialist for a furniture dealer when she met David, who worked in sales…
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Teacher Talk
by Jenn Bergin Former Chicago public school teacher Belinda Carucci opened Chicago Teacher in 1996. Located in the heart of the Windy City, the…
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Everyone is Talking About Doing Science
By Tina Manzer To date, 17 states* and the District of Columbia have adopted the Next Generation Science Standards. If you sell to schools…
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A Bright Field
By Tina Manzer If they are not doing so already, manufacturers of science equipment for schools should start gearing up for growth. Thanks to…
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Out of the Past
A few years ago, the president of an educational publishing company told me how much business his company did with Amazon. I was…
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A Familiar Tune
by Tina Manzer At EDexpo, new educational products company PBS Publishing introduced its Ultimate Skill Builder books to the market. Designed for preschoolers and…
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No-Chore Decor
Here’s what classroom décor designers are creating for today’s fashonista teachers by Tina Manzer Smart, on trend, and packed with extra value Barker Creek is a…
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