Developing and posting a Request for Proposals (RFP) and then poring over multiple bids before choosing a service provider and signing a contract can help schools find value in purchasing, but it’s an onerous and time-consuming process. When buyers need essential supplies right away, they don’t have the luxury of waiting.
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The Positive Impact of Cooperative Purchasing on Schools
December 30, 2022 / by School Specialty posted in Procurement, K-12 Education
How to Create More Dynamic Learning Environments
March 30, 2022 / by School Specialty posted in Furniture & Workspace Solutions, K-12 Education
Dynamic learning environments are more active and engaging for students than the traditional, factory-era model in which students sit facing the front of the classroom while the teacher speaks. They are more likely to help students learn key 21st-century skills that are necessary for success in the workplace today, such as communication, collaboration, innovation, critical thinking, and creativity—and they can lead to better academic outcomes as well.
How Cooperative Purchasing Offers a Key Advantage for Schools
March 10, 2021 / by School Specialty posted in Procurement, K-12 Education
Developing and posting a Request for Proposals (RFP) and then poring over multiple bids before choosing a service provider and signing a contract can help schools find value in purchasing, but it’s an onerous and time-consuming process. When buyers need essential supplies right away, they don’t have the luxury of waiting.
Navigating Through COVID - Thought Leadership Articles for Educational Institutions
November 16, 2020 / by School Specialty posted in Furniture & Workspace Solutions, K-12 Education, Higher Education
The COVID pandemic has presented all of us with unprecedented challenges. Continuing to serve the critical needs of schools and students has called for innovative solutions and new ways of thinking.