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What I Learned On My ‘Secret Sabbatical’ As a Scholar-in-Residence at a Private Company

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Last fall I started my first day on the job as an embedded faculty member with a corporation—as a scholar-in-residence at Steelcase Education. Actually intern is probably the best lens through which to look at what I’ve been doing at Steelcase for the last eight months. I’ve taken part in marathon business strategy planning sessions.

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Power Up Your Spaces

A Principal's Reflections

The USDOE’s Office of Educational Technology places emphasis on students and educators having access to a robust and comprehensive infrastructure when and where they need it for learning. This strategy seems like a no-brainer when schools are looking to refurbish libraries and comfortable furniture for common areas.

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New grant will provide active learning spaces to schools

eSchool News

Steelcase Education grant leverages classroom space to implement new teaching practices. Steelcase Education on Dec. Up to 15 grant recipients will have the opportunity to install one of four learning environments featuring Steelcase Education’s state-of-the-art furniture and technology.