The start of a school year means a new seating chart for each classroom—full of students that the teacher likely hasn’t met. Without knowing the students, how does a teacher know where to assign their ...

At first, I cringed when I thought about a classroom without perfectly tidy desks, pushed-in chairs, and thoughtfully chosen seating assignments. I thought, “Why would any teacher want to lose ...

“Instructors help to create this climate by everything that they do, from the way they respond to student questions to the arrangement of the classroom chairs.” A flexible seating arrangement is a key ...

Robert Sommer Ever walk into a classroom and just feel good? I certainly have. On a few recent school visits, I wanted to sign up for second grade all over again seeing the new flexible seating ...

“What is a 21st century classroom?” you ask. 21st century classrooms include flexible seating, 1:1 technology, and student-led learning—in my opinion. But as in all classrooms, moving into the next ...

That has been amazing.” Gladstone-Lamas said she was inspired to try flexible seating in her classroom a few years ago after using a yoga ball instead of a desk chair. In years past she’s ...

Research has found that classroom seating arrangements have a great impact on student performance and behavior. A study done by Angela Hammang at Montana State University found that when carefully ...

Walk into Jeff Conner’s classroom at Union High School and you ... is looking at creative seating options for students as it moves ahead building new schools and renovating existing campuses.

Robert Sommer Ever walk into a classroom and just feel good? I certainly have. On a few recent school visits, I wanted to sign up for second grade all over again seeing the new flexible seating ...