Flexible Classrooms
Flexible classrooms aren’t only about furniture—they’re also about mindset and pedagogy. Learn how you can utilize space to amplify student engagement.
‘The Human Connection Is Everything’: Dave Eggers on What He’s Learned From Tutoring Students
A new book details how a tutoring center movement that Eggers started almost 20 years ago works to spark students’ creativity.836
Dos and Don’ts of Classroom Decorations
What you put on your classroom walls can affect your students’ ability to learn.51.5kFlexible Classrooms: Research Is Scarce, But Promising
An ambitious study of 153 classrooms in the United Kingdom provides the best evidence that flexible spaces can boost academic performance.14.6k7 Outstanding K–8 Flexible Classrooms
K–8 educators from across the country give you a peek at their classrooms—and explain how they managed the transformations.12.7kHigh School Flexible Seating Done Right
Interested in switching to flexible seating? Get funding ideas, helpful tips, and how-to photos from the pros—your fellow high school teachers.8.3k10 Common Flexible Seating Myths
An elementary teacher who has been using flexible seating for over a decade responds to the concerns he hears most frequently from other teachers.4.9kDesigning Flexible Seating With Students
A veteran elementary teacher shares what he’s learned from eight years of building a student-centered environment.5.2kReflections on Shifting to a Flexible Classroom
A middle school teacher shares the benefits of giving students voice and choice in their learning environment.5.7kFlexible Seating and Student-Centered Classroom Redesign
How a visit to Starbucks inspired a change to flexible seating—and then some changes in teaching philosophy.5.6k
The A to Z of Flexible Classrooms
We look at the research, raw materials, and funding options for flexible spaces, and then ask over 20 teachers how they managed the transformation.3.7kFunding Your Flexible Classroom
Finding grants is hit or miss, so many teachers are using these techniques to raise money through crowdfunding.2.9kVisualizing 21st-Century Classroom Design
These five steps are essential in creating a 21st-century classroom: establishing zones, ensuring resource accessibility, encouraging mobility, igniting inspiration, and fostering respect.3.7kLearning to Be Flexible
For middle and high school teachers who avoid lecturing, the switch to flexible seating means the room aligns with their teaching style.2.2kFlexible Classrooms: Assembly Required
Seating, storage, lighting, and tables—we cover what you need, where to get it, and how much it costs.2.4kThe Science of Effective Learning Spaces
A neuroscientist explains how factors such as light and seating arrangements can affect students’ cognitive performance.2.4k
