Managing Schools Better: Educating From the Heart

Argues middle schools must focus on students in its space, textures, color, furnishings and materials used to address academic and emotional needs. Describes Kettering Middle School's mission to accomplish this goal by providing small learning communities, mentoring, opportunities for parental...

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Published inSchools in the middle Vol. 7; no. 2; p. 40
Main Author White-Hood, Marian
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 1997
Subjects
Classroom Furniture
Educational Facilities
Educational Facilities Design
Educational Facilities Improvement
Educational Facilities Planning
Facility Case Studies
Facility Guidelines
Interior Design
Intermediate Grades
Junior High Schools
Maryland (Prince Georges County)
Middle Schools
Respect
School Buildings
School Expansion
School Space
Schools
Space Utilization
Maryland
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Summary:Argues middle schools must focus on students in its space, textures, color, furnishings and materials used to address academic and emotional needs. Describes Kettering Middle School's mission to accomplish this goal by providing small learning communities, mentoring, opportunities for parental involvement, innovative instructional approaches, and a model of respect. (SD)
ISSN:0276-4482