For nearly two decades, I taught in classrooms I had no say in designing. I don’t say that to complain. […]
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Rooms That Root for You
We talk a lot about student advocacy in education. Committees form around it. Initiatives get named after it. Adults show […]
Every Mind in the Room: Connecting Thinking Styles, Learning Space Integration, and What It Really Means to Be Radically Student Centered™
I had the opportunity to connect with a friend of one of our team members recently, and somewhere in the […]
Designing for Belonging
Aylon Samouha made a point in a recent TED talk that stuck with me. He said that when kids describe […]
The Hidden ROI of Collaborative School Design
Districts spend millions on learning environment investments and measure the return in square footage and construction cost per seat. That […]
Why Educational Change Needs Better Storytelling
The most important part of a school renovation story almost never makes it into the photos. In my role at […]
From Vision to Classroom Reality
Most school districts can tell you their vision for learning. Student-centered. Collaborative. Future-ready. The language is consistent across strategic plans, […]
Beyond the Ribbon-Cutting: Why Integration, Not Installation, Decides a Bond’s Real Return
Every district with an active bond knows the rhythm. Months of town halls. Renderings unveiled. Contractors selected. Crews mobilized. Then, […]
Designing With Teachers, Not For Teachers
There’s a distinction that matters more than most people realize when it comes to school furniture and learning space design, […]
Who Was This Room Actually Built For?
This question almost never gets asked in a design meeting. We debate square footage, sightlines, and furniture down to the […]
The Top 6 Podcasts For Architects and Designers
The Top 6 Podcasts For Architects & Designers Must-Listen Better Learning Podcast Episodes Featuring Top National Architects and Educational Films […]
The Top 6 Podcasts For Educators
The Top 6 Podcasts For Educators Must-Listen Better Learning Podcast Episodes Featuring School Leaders and Educational Films If you’re […]
The Future of Education Is Being Written Now… Are You Helping Shape It?
The Future of Education Is Being Written Now… Are You Helping Shape It? How Soft Trends Can Give Schools a […]
Kay-Twelve Supports St Jude with Ryan Trahan’s Wheel of Doom Activation
At Kay-Twelve, we often talk about what it means to be Radically Student Centered™ — to put the needs of […]
The Crucial Role of a Guided Collaboration Workshop in Your School Project’s Success
In the world of design and project planning, collaboration is the cornerstone of success. At Kay-Twelve, we firmly believe that […]
Top 20 Education Podcasts Every Educator and Administrator Should Subscribe To in 2025
Are you an educator looking to stay up-to-date with the latest trends and insights in the ever-evolving field of education? […]
A Roundtable Discussion on Why Teachers Are Leaving
As a school leader, it can be challenging to stay up-to-date with the latest trends and developments in education. Fortunately, […]
What Education Can Learn from the Savannah Bananas Baseball Team: Peeling Back the Layers
Reimagining Today’s School System Did you know that Major League Baseball (MLB) is the oldest professional sports league in the […]
Leading School Furniture Company Will No Longer Sell Iconic Classroom Chair/Desk
We all know the way schools used to look. Buehler? Buehler? Chairs in straight rows, kids bored out of their […]
The End of Average
Historical classroom design has been geared toward one particular style of instruction – lecture. There is 75% retention of what […]
When Should I Start the School Furniture Process?
Knowing when to start your school furniture project can be tough, but is very important to consider when you have […]
Top 3 Mistakes When Ordering School Furniture
As you may know, getting the necessary budget to address furniture needs in your school can be extremely difficult. It […]
What Does A Post-COVID School Look Like?
If you have been a part of the Educational Industry within the past year and a half, you know that […]
5 Factors To Consider When Creating School Cafeteria Environments
When you think of a school going through a major renovation or new construction, most people will only think about […]
