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OPINION: Our system steers most students toward attending college, but it is not realistic or even desirable for everyone
OPINION: Our system steers most students toward attending college, but it is not realistic or even desirable for everyone  The Hechinger Report December 2, 2024

Are schools doing enough to prepare students for all career paths? Explore how to better balance college & trade options!

How innovative designs inside classrooms could improve learning loss, absenteeism at Houston schools
How innovative designs inside classrooms could improve learning loss, absenteeism at Houston schools  Click2Houston November 14, 2024

KI redesigns classrooms to boost engagement and reduce absenteeism, creating comfortable, flexible learning environments.

Libraries as Keys to Access and Thriving in College
Libraries as Keys to Access and Thriving in College  Inside Higher Ed November 13, 2024

In a new episode of Voices of Student Success, hear about the evolving role of the library to integrate technology and student support resources for equity and accessibility.

How To Give American Manufacturing A Makeover
How To Give American Manufacturing A Makeover  International Business Times October 21, 2024

American manufacturing rebounds, but talent shortage persists. Discover 3 strategies to attract and retain skilled workers.

Furnishing Engagement: How New Classroom Furniture Can Enhance Learning
Furnishing Engagement: How New Classroom Furniture Can Enhance Learning  October 17, 2024

Thoughtful design boosts student engagement with flexible seating and inviting spaces, enhancing learning and collaboration.

Brian Krenke of KI: Insights from a Wood Industry Market Leader
Brian Krenke of KI: Insights from a Wood Industry Market Leader  Woodworking Network October 8, 2024

Discover Brian Krenke's leadership at KI, focusing on growth, employee ownership, and industry impact in commercial furniture.

Classroom furniture giveaway for California K-12
Classroom furniture giveaway for California K-12  The Californian October 4, 2024

Unveil how Teresa Youssofi's classroom design won $40K in furniture, reshaping learning at Loma Verde Elementary!

KI shines at the Best of NeoCon, with two Tributaire triumphs — and the debut of Infinity Work Pods and Sonrisa Lounge
KI shines at the Best of NeoCon, with two Tributaire triumphs — and the debut of Infinity Work Pods and Sonrisa Lounge  The McMorrow Reports August 16, 2024

KI debuted three innovative collections at NeoCon 2024, winning two Silver Awards for its impactful Tributaire Collection.

School resumes, but how can we keep teachers at their job?
School resumes, but how can we keep teachers at their job?  The Dallas Morning News August 12, 2024

Transforming schools into supportive environments is crucial for retaining teachers and improving education for future generations.

The Effects of Furniture in Today’s Classroom
The Effects of Furniture in Today’s Classroom  gb&d April 19, 2024

Research shows adaptable furniture solutions and letting students move around provides a positive increase in everything from participation to retention of learning.

Greater Green Bay Chamber helping area businesses attract and retain talent
Greater Green Bay Chamber helping area businesses attract and retain talent  Fox 11 News March 16, 2024

From tech and manufacturing to food, education and healthcare -- businesses and industries across Northeast Wisconsin are always looking to attract new talent. With unemployment low in the region, filling open positions can be a challenge.

Read all about it: Mowrey Elementary School library wins $40,000 furniture makeover
Read all about it: Mowrey Elementary School library wins $40,000 furniture makeover  The Record Herald | Yahoo!News February 5, 2024

The Mowrey Elementary School library will get a $40,000 makeover as a winner in furniture manufacturer KI’s second annual school giveaway competition.

FCPS teacher a finalist in dream classroom competition, needs more votes
FCPS teacher a finalist in dream classroom competition, needs more votes  Lex 18 Lexington January 31, 2024

Ms. Wilkirson recently did some designing of her own. Last fall, she learned about a national contest — hosted by the furniture company KI. It selects four educators from four regions across the U.S. to help them design their dream classroom.

Franklin County elementary school could earn library makeover through competition
Franklin County elementary school could earn library makeover through competition  Fox 43 January 31, 2024

Wednesday is the final day to vote in the Learning Space Design Competition with a grand prize valued at $40,000.

Place Matters: The Role of Workplace Design in Talent Management
Place Matters: The Role of Workplace Design in Talent Management  INSIGHT ON BUSINESS January 30, 2024

Traditional office spaces are no longer a necessity for many businesses — the acceleration of remote work during the COVID-19 pandemic proved that — so the existence of these spaces must be driven by purpose and serve true needs, for both businesses and employees.

Beau Williams - Media Specialist at Snow Hill Middle School!
Beau Williams - Media Specialist at Snow Hill Middle School!  RSS.com | Power 101.7 FM January 29, 2024

Library and media specialist Beau Williams of Snow Hill Middle School has been selected as one of 12 finalists in a national classroom furniture giveaway from furniture maker KI. 

Kentucky teacher wins $40,000 classroom makeover
Kentucky teacher wins $40,000 classroom makeover  WKYT January 29, 2024

A Lexington elementary school teacher has officially won a classroom makeover.

Briarlake Elementary School art teacher uses classroom as her student's canvas
Briarlake Elementary School art teacher uses classroom as her student's canvas  FOX 5 January 26, 2024

Amy Sery is one of the teachers there is in the final round of a national competition that will pay four teachers $40,000 for new classroom furniture. Ms. Sery says if selected, her students will work in more accessible classrooms.

'Dream library' makeover could be coming to Snow Hill Middle, and here's how you can help
'Dream library' makeover could be coming to Snow Hill Middle, and here's how you can help  Salisbury Daily Times | delmarva now. January 26, 2024

Snow Hill Middle School may soon be home to the library of its dreams thanks to one local librarian.

Lexington STEM teacher finalist in classroom makeover giveaway
Lexington STEM teacher finalist in classroom makeover giveaway  ABC 36 WTVQ January 25, 2024

Big changes could be coming to one teacher’s classroom at Northern Elementary School in Lexington.

DeKalb County art teacher a finalist for a $40,000 classroom makeover
DeKalb County art teacher a finalist for a $40,000 classroom makeover  WSB-TV 2 Atlanta January 25, 2024

Dr. Sery is the Visual & Media Arts teacher at Briarlake Elementary in DeKalb County. Many of her students have very diverse learning needs. She now has a chance to help them like never before.

Palestine Westwood ISD high school teacher in running for $40K classroom makeover
Palestine Westwood ISD high school teacher in running for $40K classroom makeover  ABC 7 KLTV January 24, 2024

At Westwood High School in Palestine, Tyler Hebert, says she has a clear vision for what she would do with the money. Most importantly, she says she wants her space to be a comfortable and collaborative environment for her students.

Winners Announced Tomorrow!!!
Winners Announced Tomorrow!!!  Y107 FM January 23, 2024

Ms. Cortney Schneider is a 3rd grade teacher at Alpha Hart Lewis Elementary School has been selected as a finalist in a classroom furniture giveaway.

Palestine teacher is finalist in national classroom furniture giveaway
Palestine teacher is finalist in national classroom furniture giveaway  KETK | FOX 51 | Yahoo!News January 23, 2024

Tyler Hebert, a career and technical education teacher at Westwood High School, is competing to win $40,000 worth of furniture.

Durable Yet Aesthetically Pleasing
Durable Yet Aesthetically Pleasing  The Business News January 1, 2024

Innovative, adaptable, sustainable, versatile and aesthetically pleasing – that’s how Green Bay-based KI describes the most recent addition to its furniture lineup.

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