Even before the economic inflation of the past few years, the costs associated with a college education had been spiraling upwards for some time, and we’ve seen a renewed debate over whether the benefits of that diploma outweigh the price…
It goes without saying that a well-designed classroom can greatly impact student engagement, learning outcomes, and overall school experience. That overall experience is perhaps more important than ever as teachers and students continue to recover from the unprecedented disruptions of…
To say that the past few years have been a challenge for our students would be a great understatement. Most have experienced some combination of learning from home and physical distancing on site, both of which have not only made…
If you’re of a certain age, chances are that you have a memory of a teacher telling you to sit still, stop fidgeting or something similar. After all, if you were moving around in your chair you must not have…
Over the past decade or so there’s been an increased focus on STEM education in America. There are several reasons for the trend, primary among them a continuing shortage of personnel for technology jobs, as well as the increased popularity…
Transitioning back to school or early childhood programs — or starting them for the first time— can create extra challenges during a pandemic. Learn what parents and teachers can do to help children make a successful transition to in-person learning…
One of the many concerns over the effects of the pandemic on learning over these past two years has been the loss of opportunities for students to collaborate in person, important for both learning and the development of social skills.…
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought more than its share of challenges, to be sure. Even with all the changes forced upon businesses and the economic impact, few would argue that the greatest disruption has come in education. Parents and teachers…
Douron’s COVID-19 Update Douron is fully operational to provide service to our employees, clients, partners and community. We have received required status for distribution to essential companies per state and federal guidelines. We are continually monitoring the Center for Disease…
Like many industries, office furniture has been impacted by the challenges of supply chain issues resulting from the effects of the pandemic. We are experiencing constant lead time changes and sometimes-daily cost increases from manufacturers. While the current situation is…