IN NOVEMBER'S ISSUE

FEATURES:

Finance

"Moderation in all things" is a phrase to live by, and it applies directly to technology issues related to fundraising and other school keeping tasks. It is not about strict avoidance, but it is about using a mix of approaches with balance and care. The choice is not to use a personal approach vs. technology, or to use the phone vs. e-mail or the Web.

Fundraising

Have your fundraising campaigns been generating more collective sighs than collections? You may need to mix up the program to spur more donations. While tried-and-true festivals and one-to-one sales will always be critical to fundraising, there are other ways to inspire the awe factor and bump up contributions.

November 2009 Product Roundup

Recreation

Spring brings high demands for athletic field usage. We have all been inside most of the winter and have “come out to play,” placing increased demands on the athletic fields.  There is something refreshing about getting back outside and playing on plush, green grass. 

Tables & Chairs

Over the past 10 to 15 years, the look, feel and functionality of classroom chairs and tables have changed dramatically. Now, you can choose from many chair and table styles for an array of educational applications, whereas not so long ago, your options would have been much more limited.

Auditorium Acoustics

Most school auditoriums are designed to be multipurpose performance spaces. While a school may be better served by a music hall and a speech theatre, for reasons of economy, they are combined. The large multipurpose performance space is one the most difficult acoustical challenges, even under the best circumstances.