A 2020 Reflection
- By Yvonne Marquez
- 12/01/20
This year was a whirlwind of obstacles and it’s
finally coming to a close. As we wind down the most challenging
year in education to date, take a moment to reflect on everything
you learned in 2020. More than likely, you had to think outside the
box, adapt quickly to many changes, and make difficult decisions.
You were not alone.
In the Fall issue of Spaces4Learning, we surveyed facilities managers,
administrators, faculty, policymakers, architects, and maintenance
professionals from around the country and asked them about their
Fall 2020 experiences and plans for the new year. Take a peek at
what others endured, the lessons learned, and what can be improved
on in 2021.
Although this year was rough, I hope you celebrate your wins — big or small. In this issue, we're celebrating our Education Design Showcase winners, where we honor outstanding design in educational environments.
Each project is exemplary and demonstrates innovative
design for today’s students. I hope you take inspiration from these
amazing learning spaces to your own districts and institutions. We’ll
have more detailed information about the winners online so be sure
to check out www.spaces4learning.com.
After a year full of zoom meetings and emergency measures, I wish
you a restful holiday season. A new year brings a fresh start and with
it, a chance to expand upon what we learned this year.
This article originally appeared in the Fall 2020 issue of Spaces4Learning.
About the Author
Yvonne Marquez is senior editor of Spaces4Learning. She can be reached at ymarquez@1105media.com.