Prose from the Pros

Prose from the Pros
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Join us!

Join us!

The countdown is on! Join PRA at the Iowa Association of School Boards Annual Conference in Des Moines, November 19–21. Visit us at Booth #234-236 to explore how intentional design can support learning, connection, and community in your district.

10/28/25

PRA is a proud supporter of Wisconsin Association of School District Administrators and happy to contribute to the learning, growth and supports provided by the Fall Superintendent’s Conference this week 9/17-9/19 at the Concourse Hotel in Madison,

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Education Studio In the News:

Education Studio In the News:

How can we use research to evaluate and design learning environments that fully support a District’s specific mission, vision, and philosophy of instruction? Together, with the Wauwatosa School District, we asked that question. From programmatic needs to belonging, our research explores how to rate spaces beyond traditional space adequacy measures and then provides design specifications to guide long-range facilities planning and implementation. We’ll share the full case study at EDspaces 2025,

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Dr. Melissa Thompson Talks Education Strategy

Dr. Melissa Thompson Talks Education Strategy

Insights from the Director of Education Strategy on Budget Constraints, Staffing Shortages, and Technological Advancements in Learning Environments

Director of Education Strategy, Dr. Melissa Thompson, was recently featured in the Education Market Association’s (EdMarket) Essentials publication, to discuss the status of Education.

Educators, Dr. Thompson highlights, are grappling with budget constraints, staffing shortages, and the rapid evolution of technology. Budget constraints and funding issues prevent updates to learning spaces and furniture purchases,

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