One of the most important decisions that teachers make at the start of the school year—and continue to consider throughout ...

Replace rows of desks with varied workspaces and movable furniture to empower students to take hold of their own learning. Eli has been eagerly pursuing a journalistic career since he left the ...

WASHINGTON COUNTY, TN (WJHL) – It’s the latest move with the hopes of improving academic performance. It’s called alternative or flexible seating. “We know traditionally students sit in a chair and ...

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 control ...

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 ...

The teacher’s educational philosophy will be reflected in the layout of the classroom. Robert Sommer Ever walk into a classroom and just feel good? I certainly have. On a few recent school visits, I ...

An Abilene educator revamped her classroom over Christmas break. A second grade classroom at Abilene Christian School no longer has traditional seating. Teacher Lyndsey Steffek said, "I was very ...

Elementary school teacher Kathryn Prouse admitted that this seating chart has helped her better understand the needs and personality of her students. For teachers, there's probably nothing more ...