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The Cue Collection is designed to support flexible teaching with a height-adjustable desk and mobile podium that adapt to a range of instructional styles. The podium rolls smoothly for small-group work, one-on-one��collaboration��or front-of-class instruction, then magnetically reconnects to create a stable, all-in-one workspace. Lever-activated pneumatic adjustment raises or lowers the desk and podium from 28 to 42 inches. Construction includes a thermally fused melamine work surface with PVC edge banding and a durable steel leg frame with powder-coat finish. Locking swivel casters��enhance��mobility. The collection is UL GREENGUARD GOLD certified.

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One of the most important strides to have been made in recent educational history is the acknowledgment of different learning styles. Of course, for diverse methods of learning, diverse methods of teaching are��required. Distinct physical zones in the classroom can help to create focus and direction for the completion of separate��tasks, and��can help to establish a clear set of customs for each unique zone. Here are just a few of the types of zones that might be considered for a contemporary classroom space:��

• Individual��workspace:–��Individual does not mean isolated, and this type of space works best when��it’s��a clearly delineated space��that’s��not necessarily entirely separate from collective space. Versatility is still key, and��it’s��important to choose ergonomic school furniture, seating��and desk options that are not “one size fits all,” but��adapt to students’��different sizes, needs��and ways of working.What furnishings work best: For flexible furnishings, a forward-flexing cantilever chair, such as the��, allows the student to move freely while��remaining��physically well supported. Not only does this promote proper spinal support and comfortable seating, but it also allows for a greater degree of focus, alertness, and mental agility.��

• Group workspaces��– Some of the best learning is collaborative, and��it’s��essential to create fun, flexible��and well-designed areas in which authentic group learning can take place.��Above all, this��means sufficient space in which students can feel free to move and explore, as well as dynamic furniture that opens rather than closes spatial configurations to the entire group.

What furnishings work best: For this type of zone, we recommend clustered, mobile��and adjustable desks that can be grouped, stacked��and moved to fit a variety of arrangements. For seating, the����represents��an ideal choice,��insofar as��it is crafted to be comfortable, flexible��and allows for a 360-degree range of motion. For modular desks and other ergonomic school furniture, opt for variations that are height-adjustable and pieces that allow for sitting, standing��and students’ completely natural physical movements.��

• Presentation spaces��– Spaces in which students and teachers can share content in a presentation format are essential for contemporary learning spaces. For these types of spaces, especially in settings where limited square footage is a factor, furniture that is����is��a great way��to create��optimal��spatial configurations and to maximize the room that is available. Coordinating a variety of furnishing elements with an overall minimalistic aesthetic can help to create space with versatility and ease.What furnishings work best: In presentation zones, auxiliary elements such as��, media players, and sound equipment should be effectively��utilized��to direct students’ focus and to present content in engaging new ways. The ideal classroom should also account for����to accommodate these elements, without detracting from the usability of the space as a whole. To deter students from becoming bored or restless, ergonomic school furniture can promote positive attention and alertness, while playfully flexible seating options like����allow the student to remain effortlessly engaged.��

• Quiet retreat spaces��– This type of space is a favorite among students of various ages, and includes comfortable, quiet areas for reading or learning individually while coexisting in the presence of others. The key to creating these types of areas is to balance comfort with creativity, so that these zones are at once relaxing and stimulating for students.��

What furnishings work best: Whereas desks with private dividers often denoted this type of area in the past, cozier furnishing elements��such as����represent a more forward-thinking (and enjoyable) alternative for the contemporary classroom. In addition to soft seating elements, designated spaces for book and media storage can help to create an inviting yet studious atmosphere.��

About VS America ��

VS America, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of educational furniture for K-12 schools, colleges��and libraries. Focused on best practices for educational facilities worldwide, VS develops adaptable, ergonomic��and sustainable furniture solutions which allow for the creation of agile learning environments. For more information, visit��.��

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By Jill Ackers and Courtney Sevigny��

Transforming learning spaces is about more than updating furniture or redesigning classrooms—it’s about shifting mindsets, evolving leadership and creating shared language around how space supports learning. Listening to students, supporting teachers, communicating��clearly, engaging in continuous learning and challenging the status quo create the conditions for meaningful transformation.��

The most profound transformations happen when leaders evolve alongside their schools. In collaboration with fellow school leaders, teachers and students, five key lessons emerged about leading in an ever-changing environment shaped by furniture, flexibility and function.��

Leadership Means Lifelong Learning in Dynamic Spaces��

Author Maya Angelou’s words resonate in moments of uncertainty: “Do the best you can until you know better. Then, when you know better, do better.” Leadership is about modeling this mindset—acknowledging when something isn’t working and adjusting accordingly.��

In flexible learning spaces, this means understanding how furniture choices impact engagement, accessibility and movement. ��

As a native Rhode Islander, Courtney Sevigny, ECLPS, learning environment specialist for VS America, likes to think of the administrator as the captain of a ship. In calm waters, the captain sets the course, guides the crew and delegates roles. In turbulent times, the captain rolls up their sleeves and adjusts the sails alongside the crew. Trust is built by engaging in real conversations, observing how space is used, and testing changes in response to student and teacher feedback.��

Students Lead the Way When Space Supports Their Needs��

Observing students in action offers invaluable insights. When given the right environments, they naturally demonstrate what supports their engagement and growth. ��

I will never forget walking into the learning commons and seeing students reclining while working on a writing assignment. My instinct was to correct their posture, but taking a moment to observe revealed something deeper—a preconceived idea about what learning “should” look like. That day, I learned a priceless lesson: Even forward-thinking leaders carry assumptions that could hinder growth.��

The key is not allowing those ideas to dictate decision-making. Observe without judgment. When you do this, stories unfold that you might otherwise miss—a reluctant writer filling an entire writable tabletop with prewriting, a student calmly working while perched on a wobble stool or a group naturally shifting desks to collaborate.��

Supporting Teachers as Learners in New Spaces��

Teachers benefit from clear support in navigating dynamic environments. Traditional classroom design often dictates rigid instruction—introducing adaptable learning spaces means shifting instructional practices.��

Professional learning that includes hands-on engagement with flexible furniture, real-world scenarios and practical experimentation fosters confidence.����

James D’Amico, principal at New Fairfield High School in New Fairfield, Conn., reflected on the shift in leadership within a transformed school space.��

“In the previous building, hallways were lined with closed doors, limiting interactions. Now, in more open and adaptable spaces, I see learning in action,” D’Amico said. “Happy collisions happen naturally, teachers move beyond their classrooms and I engage with students in ways that weren’t possible before. It’s not just the learning spaces—the office spaces are more open too. There’s more dialogue. There’s more collaboration.”��

Some staff embrace these changes quickly, while others take time. Regular conversations, feedback, and ongoing professional learning support teachers in rethinking how furniture, movement and spatial planning enhance instruction.����

To learn more about the value of clear expectations, communication and the power of asking ‘Why Not?’ when rethinking learning environments, visit the March/April edition of �鶹������.��

Jill Ackers, ALEP, is director of education for VS America.��

Courtney Sevigny, ECLPS, is a learning environment specialist for VS America.��

About VS America ��

VS America Inc. is a leading manufacturer of educational furniture for K-12 schools, colleges and libraries. Focused on best practices for educational facilities worldwide, VS develops adaptable, ergonomic and sustainable furniture solutions which allow for the creation of agile learning environments. For more information, visit  .��

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