Haskell is seeking independent rep groups in select territories throughout North America. We are seeking candidates that are an integral part of the A&D community and have a strong understanding of the education, government and corporate markets.
An ACE (Adverse Childhood Experience) score (0-10) represents exposure to different categories of abuse, neglect and other traumatic events prior to the age of 18. Almost HALF the nation’s children have experienced at least one or more types of serious childhood trauma which can negatively affect their ability to engage in group learning. While collaboration […]
People are intrinsically makers, tinkerers, creators. Whether it is through art, music, language, or any other media, people are drawn to this idea of making and creating something new. There is a great passion in making as it allows us to not only show understanding, but an opportunity to express ourselves, our personalities, and our […]
School District: Orange School, Near Cleveland, OH Project Snapshot Like many schools their existing classrooms built in the 1980’s did not facilitate the desired 21 Century learning model. Principle wanted to bring flexibility and choice to 7 of their classrooms. Teachers recognized the ability to instantly reconfigure their classrooms into multiple arrangements. Small groups and […]
Willett Elementary opened a new “makerspace” Thursday as part of a schoolwide open house. It’s a place where students and like-minded classmates can meet to work on creative projects in a setting with a variety of materials and resources … intended to encourage students to learn by doing. Associate Superintendent Rody Boonchouy said the makerspace […]
School District: East Liverpoool, Ohio Architect: Olsavsky & Jaminet Project Snapshot Consolidation of all grades K-12 into one building. Curriculum dictated all furniture be easily movable or on casters. Extensive use of color to enliven all learning environments. School chose combination of chairs and tables for all classroom environments. Utilization of ACTIVE LEARNING seating solution […]
School District: Sacramento City Unified Architect: HMC Architects Project Snapshot Washington’s STEAM academic program is supported by a proven school model—a project-based learning (PBL) platform and powerful professional development through the New Tech Network Closed in 2014 Washington Elementary School has been re-imagined and re-opened in 2016 as a new STEAM school with an entirely […]
Part 5 of a 5-part blog series exploring the topic of makerspaces in education. Click here to read part 1, Makerspaces: An Important Component of 21st Century Education part 2, Creating a Makerspace in Schools and part 3 Using Makerspaces to Promote a STEAM Curriculum, and part 4, Preparing Students for Successful Careers with Makerspaces. As we’ve covered in […]
Kevin Stoller: Welcome to another episode of the Better Learning Podcast my name is Kevin Stoller host of the show and owner of K-12; we focus on creating better learning environments for schools, colleges and corporate learning areas. I’m joined with me today John Myers who is the Director of Marketing and Training for Haskell […]
In one math class at John S. Martinez Sea & Sky STEM School, students no longer sit in neat, orderly rows. On new four-wheeled desks, they swivel around the classroom without a seating chart. Moving the old desks around caused a raucous break from the classwork. The new desks glide as quietly as a whisper. […]
Part 4 of a 5-part blog series exploring the topic of makerspaces in education. Click here to read part 1, Makerspaces: An Important Component of 21st Century Education part 2, Creating a Makerspace in Schools and part 3 Using Makerspaces to Promote a STEAM Curriculum According to a U.S. Department of Labor report, “65% of today’s 2nd graders […]
