After years of search and experimentation, this teacher finally hit on a room layout that allowed for efficient shifting between whole class, small group, and independent work.

One of the most important decisions that teachers make at the start of the school year—and continue to consider throughout the year—is the classroom layout and seating arrangements. Where each student ...

The new question-of-the-week is: What are the best classroom seating arrangements? Figuring out seating arrangements is one of the most important decisions we teachers have to make—not only about ...

THOMASVILLE — A typical classroom is lined with standard desks. Vanessa Singley’s classroom at Scott Elementary is different. No “traditional” desks. A first-year fifth grade math teacher, Singley’s ...

Minister for General Education V. Sivankutty’s proposal to reconfigure classrooms to prevent students from being pushed to the back benches has been largely welcomed though questions remain about its ...

The Indian schooling system is one of the rigorous in the world. Traditionally, students sitting in the front rows have been viewed as more academically inclined, while those at the back are often ...