This is the fourth year that Architectural Record has published Schools of the 21st Century, a special report on design for education facilities. In some parts of the nation, school construction is one type of building that is moving (if not galloping) along in spite of the recession, and with that in mind, this section features a series of seven case studies looking at urban school projects, an essay on designing for contemporary classroom needs, a roundup of education-focused building products, and more. RECORD will also present our Schools of the 21st Century Symposium again this year. It will be held prior to the National School Boards Association meeting in Chicago on Friday, April 9, 2010. To register, click here.
School of One
A personalized instruction program's needs challenge the conventional classroom.
Case Studies
Seven projects exemplify the challenges and opportunities of urban K-12 schools.
Products for Schools
As a part of our study of K-12 schools, we present an education-focused product roundup.
Pictured: Washington Technology Magnet Middle School, Photo © Dana Wheelock
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