The summer is drawing to a close and that means kids are back in school, busying themselves with becoming the leaders of tomorrow. To offer them the best opportunities to grow and learn, schools must provide an environment conducive to academic pursuits.

There’s more to it than hiring friendly and devoted teachers and administrative staff to guide young minds—schools also need to surround students with an orderly and attractive environment that supports the learning process, without the distraction of clutter. One way to do this is by adding displays that help to keep classrooms, libraries, and hallways tidy and attractive. Here are just a few smart displays every school should consider.

Literature Displays

Classrooms and library settings alike can benefit from displays designed to house literature, such as books and magazines that spark the interest of young minds. You might want to start with robust and relatively permanent fixtures like shelving or gondolas to display literature and stand up to the abuses of energetic children.

From there, you could add smaller and more versatile freestanding, floor model literature and magazine displays, countertop displays, and mobile book trucks that can be moved as needed or even shared with other classrooms. A variety of literature displays will help to ensure you always have the storage space needed to organize books and magazines. These types of displays are also great for the front office and the counseling center, where schools often supply pamphlets, brochures, and official forms.

Trophy Displays

School spirit makes children feel like they’re part of a community that encourages participation and pride. One of the best ways to stoke school spirit on a daily basis is by placing trophy displays in the hallways, where students will pass them frequently and be reminded of the accomplishments of their fellow students and their school.

Enclosed glass display cases are the perfect way to showcase school awards and trophies without the risk that students might accidentally disrupt them, or alternately, vandalize or steal items. Locking displays ensure that these precious items remain secure so that they can be enjoyed by new students for generations to come.

Custom Signage

Schools feature abundant signage in classrooms and hallways. Some of it is used as a learning aid, some is decorative, and some is designed to inform students of upcoming events, just for example. While certain types of signage come from educational resources and other types are created by students and faculty, schools can also benefit from versatile options like adjustable easels and custom signs and banners that elevate decor and show that teachers and staff take pride in their workplace.

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