Perspectives

Tag: K-12

Former Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD Superintendent joins VLK

(Fort Worth, Texas) – VLK proudly welcomes Dr. Jim F. Chadwell to its educational planning team, VLK | EDGE®. Bringing over 31 years of leadership experience in Texas public education, Dr. Chadwell joins as Senior Associate | K-12 Specialist, strengthening VLK’s commitment to designing schools that align with districts’ teaching and learning goals. Dr. Jim […]

Not Your Grandpa’s Courtyard

THE EVOLUTION OF OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS RICHARD HUNT | SENIOR ASSOCIATE, DESIGN ARCHITECT Throughout the 20th century, outdoor learning became integrated into educational models as an increased interest in the natural sciences arose. However, as the 21st century approached, the priority of outdoor learning was lost to an increased preparation for standardized testing and increased […]

Breathing New Life into Outdated Schools

CLINTON SCHIVER | PRINCIPAL In the vast expanse of Texas, from bustling urban centers to serene rural landscapes, the heartbeat of public education resonates within the walls of countless school buildings. Yet, as time marches forward, many of these structures find themselves facing the inevitable challenges of age and obsolescence. The decision to renovate or […]

VLK Earns Prestigious Caudill Award for EMS ISD Dr. Jim F. Chadwell Discovery Lab Learning Center and Administrative Offices Design

(Fort Worth, Texas) — VLK is proud to announce the design for Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD’s (EMS ISD) Dr. Jim F. Chadwell Administration Building and Discovery Lab Learning Center received the prestigious Caudill Award, the highest honor in the Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA) / Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Exhibit of School Architecture annual […]