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Start with an empty space allows one to imagine what is possible and to create a place that is focus on the best outcomes possible. Creating a room that is not heavy but one with light.

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I've always thought lighting was and will always be the most important thing for teachers and students. When we can see sunlight it feels great because it doesn't feel like your isolated in a classroom with artificial lighting. I also love the tables and how they are not in your traditional rows I feel kids love being in groups. Painting a room always feels like a fresh breath of air because it's new and it feels new. I love the whiteboards everywhere its great to have any place to write, teach and take notes.

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During the plan implementation stage the team:
- Emptied the room
- Washed the room
- Removed all items from storage (the teacher had to decide to "toss" or "keep" items)
- Designed and planned various areas in the room
- Taped the walls to prepare for painting
- Painted the room (base, trim, top coat, details)
- Build and construct
- Arrange furniture
- Clean up from all the projects

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During the implementation stage the plan is applied to the space. I noticed that fresh paint makes the space look sharp and more inviting. The space was de-cluttered as much as possible.  Things are re-positioned to get less clutter and more use of the space. This was a team effort.

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During this phase the designer encouraged the teacher to take everything out of the room, and if if he had not used it in the last year- toss it. I love this to help with the decluttering. Generally speaking, we (teachers) tend to keep things year after year thinking we will use it over and over again. The reality is that with every new set of students, we are redesigning our learning materials, so there is no need to keep things from the past. In addition, so many of our resources are digital now. The paint on the walls and trim really brightened the space. I noticed the construction crew made much better use of wall space by building additional space for kids to organize their backpacks/personal items instead of having them at their feet. I really liked how so many stakeholder groups were included in this process- including the kids!

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Everyone came together and helped out to create a space. Getting a planning team together to discuss the options for the space is a must.  All of the brainstorming helped them develop a space that worked for everyone. The teacher decluttered the room.  He threw out stuff that he hadn't used in over a year. They put whiteboards on the walls and seating all around the room.

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The community effort was a really strong approach which was seen especially during the implementation stage. They were able to clear out the space, redesign it with colors new storage options, and added the wheels to the tables. The collaborative thing spaces with the whiteboards was a great way to build new ideas off of each other in a collaborative and effective way.

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Purging is a must. De-cluttering is essential. Most of this stage is planning out in what needs to be completed. So much space is wasted when you are keeping materials that is no longer needed. I like how they brought in others to help in the implementation stage to create the best possible learning space. I also thought it was interesting how they received and seek out help from the community to help with the cost aspect of redesigning.

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I think the most noticeable (and applicable) thing to me was the de-cluttering of the room. Obviously, they had to pull everything out to change it, but really thoroughly sorting through what is still needed and what can go is a zero-cost process than any teacher can go through! That, in turn, has an effect on storage space, counter space, etc. It was also clear that the group dynamic of so many people coming together helped keep the team motivated. The design required some careful planning and thinking, but the actual implementation was a way for the whole community to have buy-in!

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The main focus of the implementation stage was planning. It was inspiring to see a varied group of professionals collaborating to try to think outside the box. The first part of that is clearing and decluttering so you can see your needs and start fresh. We get stuck so many times in the rut of what we might think are the only options for our space. It's just the only options we can think of to meet our needs. Once the designers problem solved some possible solutions to the needs of the classroom then they focused on creating an inspiring version of that solution.

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The most noticeable trend during the implementation stage was the collaboration going on between staff, contractors, students, and volunteers.  A small army descended on the learning space and assisted for two LONG days of determining what stays and what goes, relocating, re-envisioning, painting, and setting up.

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After problems were identified. Everything was pulled out of the room to make a blank canvas. Students were interviewed and given a part in the design process. A group of professionals were put together in a creative think tank to discuss display space, storage, personality, and teaching zones. The teacher was asked to declutter and the designers created a layout that problem-solved and listened to student/teacher needs.

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During the implementation stage anything that had not been utilized in the classroom in the last year or had not been useful did not come back into the room. After clearing everything out of the room, it was cleaned and a fresh coat of paint was put up. Brighter colors were added to tables, storage areas, etc. White boards were added for collaboration stations. Wall space was utilized for tables. Tables were brought back in and rearranged to better suit the needs of the class.

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After observing and planning how to make the environment better match the teaching and learning goals, the space was transformed by:
-first emptying it out and having the teacher decide what needs to stay and what needs to go based on if it was used and helpful in the past year
-then they applied a fresh coat of paint to brighten up the space and rearranged some of the spaces to enhance peer-to-peer learning
-finally they put everything back in the classroom but with a new purpose and functionality, making sure to improve the overall "flow" and efficiency of the room

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I think the first thing that I noticed was them moving everything out of the room to see what they were actually working with. Then including all of the students, giving them options on what the space "could" look like, using the dots to signify what catches their eyes. Lastly, including more people in the process of the design, not just the teacher and the designers, but teachers from other departments and people who might not even be affiliated with the school or classroom to get as many ideas as possible for the redesign.

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They remove everything from the room. You can't really get a feel for the room until everything is out of it. I liked the fact that they started with a blank canvas and then before putting anything back in the room they asked if it was useful. They asked if stuff had been used in the last year, if it hadn't been used in the last year then they didn't put it back in the room. They took the doors off the cabinets and built some whiteboards around the room for the students to work collaboratively on.

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The learning space is transformed by first clearing everything out, deciding if it is useful and something that needs to be kept, then reorganizing in the room. I love how they put wheels on the tables so reorganization can happen. Also taking doors off the cabinets will give a more open feel. This project involved not only the teacher and designers, but it was awesome to see students involved as well - this is their learning space!

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Everything is removed to work with a blank canvas, so to speak. The room is redesigned by painting and allowing the students to help.

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It is transformed by first deciding what he wants to keep or toss. The cabinet doors are taken off to make materials more accessible, the room gets a fresh coat of paint, collaboration centers are built to provide peer to peer learning and the tables are rearranged to allow better flow in the classroom.

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The space transformed by making more space to move around. The classroom is more efficient for the teacher by having materials in easily accessible locations. The classroom also provides a lot of opportunities for students to collaborate and explore.

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The classroom transformed with the help of many people who cared about making sure the learning space was functional for both the students and the teacher. I like how the tables had wheels. My tables at school have wheels and it is the best because then we can change how the classroom functions for collaboration or partner work or for listening. They purged the old and made it a functioning room. They put up whiteboards for student collaboration and not just teacher demonstration.

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This classroom was transformed by observing the current situation and structures provided, getting feedback from those who use the room, and problem solving to identify possible solutions for a limited space. I think keep or toss is hard for teachers, because many of the materials are not ours. We share materials, so we want to hold on to things. I did notice the decluttering was helpful in clearing the space out.

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This classroom was transformed by first identifying what materials needed to stay and what needed to go. By de-cluttering the space, it opened up more possibilities for space within the originally cramped classroom. Next, bright colors were brought in to create an inviting and creative space. Lastly, desks were moved in order to create studio situations so the teacher can move more easily throughout the classroom and students can collaborate with one another.

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The implementation stage starts with a toss or keep exercise where Steve needs to decide what is important. Then using color and whiteboards the space transforms into a brighter more open space.There is not more clutter on the sides,just the desks in the middle of the room. The clean white paint makes the room look bigger.

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The space was transformed into a bright open area. Unused miscellaneous items were removed. I noticed collaboration areas began to take form.

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The teacher decides which of his things he should keep based on what he has used in the last year or found useful. Then the designers essentially gut the room to de-clutter. Many of the group sizes are increased to increase the amount of room for the teacher to move about the classroom, and his Elmo and workspace are moved closer into the students' space to more easily connect with the students. The removal of things from the wall and fresh coat of white paint do wonders to brighten the room.

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The space needs to be completely bare bones the teacher's "stuff" needs to be de-cluttered as well.  The space becomes more welcoming, inviting and a space for learning to occur for all students.  The teacher can move more fluidly and not be trapped behind his projector.  The space is more personable and inviting with color on the walls and different usage of the wall space.

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The classroom is no longer a one size model, it is a one size fits all. It is adaptable to meet a lot more student and classroom needs. The space also feels a lot more collaborative and inviting.  

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The classroom is no longer a one size model, it is a one size fits all. It is adaptable to meet a lot more student and classroom needs. The space also feels a lot more collaborative and inviting.  

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I love the idea of purging things you no longer use. Basically, everything was stripped down to bare bones so you could question - is this thing necessary, and is it useful? I loved the use of bright colors. It makes the room more inviting.

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I love the idea of purging things you no longer use. Basically, everything was stripped down to bare bones so you could question - is this thing necessary, and is it useful? I loved the use of bright colors. It makes the room more inviting.

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Being realistic about not hanging on to something he had't used in a year and the amount space he had to store it in, helped the teacher stay focused on sorting through what he what he wanted to keep and what he would get rid of. I think having everything out of his storage space in one place where he could see it, helped him with this task. Fresh paint help to brighten the room.

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Everything was cleared from the room, and the teacher started the process of toss or keep.  Designated spots were created for the teacher as well as collaborative white-boarding sections for the students. Tables were modified with wheels to be movable.

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Getting rid of things that were not being used, fresh and bright coat of paint, clearing the room and starting from the perimeter... activating every corner of this big room to make sure it is usable and purposeful!

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The room was emptied and de-cluttered. They then added collaborative working spaces at the perimeter of the room. They added wheels to the bottoms of the tables and added whiteboards to the walls and projection area. Lastly they configured the tables into long tables so that they could be used in rows, as opposed to small stations.

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The room was cleaned. I found that to be a great beginning. Classrooms get dirty over time, and a good cleaning is a great place to start. The teacher did the 'Toss or Keep" drill. Great way to de-clutter a space. Wheels were added to furniture to create movable work spaces. White boards were added to create "studios." Seating was arrange to create "avenues" for the teacher to maneuver more easily through the room. The bright colors gave it a fresh feel.

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They started by eliminating all of the non-essential items in the classroom. Next, they added workspace and storage along the exterior walls. After that, they painted the walls and new storage cabinets to give the room color and a fresh inviting atmosphere. Finally, they rearranged the furniture to create more space for the teacher to move around the room.

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The teacher started by tossing things he didn't use anymore, which lessened the need for so much storage. It looks like wheels were added to the tables. Students had more whiteboard access, and the whole feel is more open and airy based on the placement of the furniture. The bright colors make this an inviting and inspiring place to be.

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They de-cluttered and eliminated supplies that had not been used in the last two years. They added bright colors with paint. I like the addition of the whiteboards in the corners to get the students up and collaborating in a designated space.

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They decluttered and added fresh paint! Sometimes less is more in a classroom so there are not as many distractions.

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During the implementation phase, the walls were given a vibrant coat of paint, desks/shelving was built around the perimeter of the classroom, and the teacher was able to de-clutter supplies by throwing out things that he no longer needed. Lastly, the team created avenues for the teacher to walk through.

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The space in the room was visible. This allows students to be able to move around to there desire learning space. They seemed to have use every possible space in the classroom to make it available to the students.

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The classroom and teacher were transformed by "de-cluttering." It's such an important component for space, but a difficult one for teachers to do. Once the "de-cluttering" is complete, you have so much more space to work with and make it productive.

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One major transformation was the new coat of paint.  That alone can make a huge difference in the feel of the room.  A new coat of paint in primarily white  with splashes of color, can make a huge difference in the vibrancy of the room.  It gave the room life. The other major change seen was that of the de-cluttering of the room, allowing for the room to open up to some space transformation.  There is a flow to the room now that allows the teacher to be more mobile along with students being able to walk around to other spaces made for learning and collaboration.

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Room allows for better flow. The de-cluttering is huge! I have read a lot of articles recently about how less is more in classrooms. Too much clutter creates distraction and over-stimulation. The room is lighter and brighter and allows for better movement of students.

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They used all of the stages of design. They first started by going back to the basics or the bones of the room and then building from there to create and environment that is user friendly for both the teacher and the students.

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They de-cluttered the room. It something wasn't used in the last year, they tossed it. They created avenues for the teacher to walk around to talk with groups of students. They created work spaces in the corners with white boards for groups to work at. They brightened the space.

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They added white boards on the back wall and corners as a collaboration station.  They utilized the cabinets and added more cabinet space and shelves.  They added color to brighten up the room. Teacher station in the middle of the class.

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Everything in the classroom was evaluated to see if it served a purpose. They got rid of all of the clutter during the toss or keep. The paint brightened and opened up the classroom and made it seems less like a cave. It seemed more organized after they did the transformation. The deep cleaning also definitely helped to liven up the room. My brain could smell the cluttered room full of kids and when they showed the teacher in his transformed room, it was like fresh air.

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I love the toss or keep conversation, if you haven't used it in a year, why keep it? As educators we so frequently make everything on our own that we are reluctant to throw things away. This clutter (hoarding) of teacher stuff, takes up a lot of space once that was removed, the more multifunctional furniture and storage options were created. The bright colors and clearn look allow more of the natural light to flow through and inspired folks.

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Everything was cleared out to make for a very open, bright and inviting work space. It was also and effort by many people and the collaboration helped to guide the process to new ideas.

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They brightened up the entire room with fresh paint. They redesigned the corners of the room with whiteboards to encourage collaborative spaces for the students. They reworked the spacing of the desks and storage areas. The entire community came to help out in a variety of ways and provided support to the project.

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The classroom was emptied of everything as the teacher went back and tossed anything that had not been used in a year. Additionally, teachers, community members, and students all worked together to paint and refresh the space. This is a great example of a group working together to solve a problem and create a new learning space. Very cool!

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Everything was removed from the walls and the room to give a chance for a clean make over. Discarding unused materials allowed an opportunity to free up more space to be used for collaboration. The problem of student/teacher flow was identified and then solutions were brainstormed and implemented.

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It is almost complete re-built. The age-old saying of "It takes a village.." holds true; even in the situation such as a classroom redesign profiled in the videos. Without the initial recognition by the teacher, and the assistance of the designer, nothing would have been accomplished.

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It was transformed by a huge team of people working together to complete a common goal.  Whether it was the designers, builders, community volunteers or even students everyone was chipping in.  People were painting, building and doing anything they could to help complete this project by Monday morning.

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The volunteer team painted and added whiteboards and maybe chalkboard paint? They also added a large "SOLVE" up on the wall above one of the white boards. There were bright colors on much of the furniture. One of the designers helped Steve to purge things he didn't need. That freed up some of the storage space to become usable space.

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The consultant helped the teacher to prioritize what he had and purge what was not necessary to keep in the classroom to free up more space. The cleared, cleaned, started painting the room. They also put up new dry erase board all over the room and started building counter tops around at least two perimeter walls. They also removed the doors and painted the existing storage to make it more accessible. Kids and community members all pitched in the help remake the space.

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The teacher helps conserve space by deciding what materials are needed by tossing materials that are not useful or have not been used in the past year.  A fresh coat of paint is added.  Space is reimagined to help with student collaboration by adding spaces for student project work with a whiteboard space to write on.  More space can't be added to the classroom, so the designers look at how to use the square footage available to its maximum. Students and community members come together to make changes and improvements to the space.

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The space is transformed by committing to a fresh start. This means removal of items that are no longer useful and reimagining the configuration of necessary items like the teaching station and student seating arrangements. This example included tearing out existing structure and adding other benches, as well as bright new paint. Especially important is the inclusion of an area exclusively for collaboration.

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With a cleaner room with bright paint, you are able to really see how you can effectively use the space in the room creating an engaging and comfortable
learning environment .

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Starting with a clean slate is so important. Also, if there's one thing I've learned from Marie Kondo on Netflix is how to purge. Getting rid of materials/items that have not been used or are not helping to facilitate learning goals is a great place to start. During the implementation, the team also considered what wasn't working, what they needed to allow for more collaborative and innovative learning, and included the student voices for what they wanted/needed, which was so important. I loved how they considered having multiple learning spaces throughout the room, as well as brightening the space up and opening up a walk way so the teacher could walk around during facilitation time.

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By removing everything you are able to see the space as a blank canvas and you can then decide how you want the space to be utilized. you are than able to go back and see what items will work for this new vision and which ones hinder it.

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Removing everything from the space. Reevaluating what can be kept and what was clutter. Bringing the space to life with color. Getting the help of students to help transform the space.

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The team started by removing everything and throwing away stuff that wasn't needed anymore. As they began to redesign the room, they added storage and changed the paint colors to make the room more inviting. They also added casters to the bottom of the student tables to create flexible seating options.

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The room was de-cluttered and sections were re-purposed. Colors were brought in to draw the eye to places throughout the room. The room was brightened as well. The wall space was redesigned with whiteboard space to increase collaboration opportunities. The tables were reconfigured to help with flow and movement in the room

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The room is less cluttered and there is more space for the teacher to navigate throughout the room.  The wall space is far less distracting and the whole surrounding wall area is less cluttered.  Students will be able to have more room to work collaboratively

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The room is less cluttered and there is more space for the teacher to navigate throughout the room.  The wall space is far less distracting and the whole surrounding wall area is less cluttered.  Students will be able to have more room to work collaboratively

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I noticed the exterior walls the most. There was more breathing room from eliminating some of the exterior shelving. There was greater focus on how and where the students would collaborate together. The color of the walls gave the appearance of greater depth. Seating is being spread further apart to give students the ability and freedom to work with others.

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The walls are less cluttered, painted a neutral palette and pops of lively color are added throughout the room which really bring life to the classroom.  Areas where students can get up to congregate at the genius bar and activated back wall, as well as the open space in the center of the room,  allow students to have breathing room to move and engage in a variety of ways.  The teacher will be able to bring life to their learning because now he can navigate through the room and reach all students for the personal connection that is essential to create a sense of belonging and value.

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The most impactful changes seemed to be light, space and positioning of the instructors space. I think it's great to have materials projected with the teacher physically among the students as part of the group. This placement can help build upon the social emotional connection for teachers and students.

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The space is transformed to a cleaner, brighter, and less cluttered room. The bright colors create a happy atmosphere and this will have an impact on student mood which in turn increases learning. It looks like the room is much easier to navigate for both teacher and students.

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Ramon Palacios: The space becomes more functional. Spaces are created for students to work in throughout the classroom, which provides more space for students to work collaboratively and lessens the amount of space taken up by student desks. Ultimately, the classroom becomes and easier space to navigate. Closed areas are opened up, which gives the feeling of openness, which makes the room feel bigger.  Splashes of color make the room more inviting.

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Ramon Palacios: The space becomes more functional. Spaces are created for students to work in throughout the classroom, which provides more space for students to work collaboratively and lessens the amount of space taken up by student desks. Ultimately, the classroom becomes and easier space to navigate. Closed areas are opened up, which gives the feeling of openness, which makes the room feel bigger.  Splashes of color make the room more inviting.

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The space was first emptied and the teacher had to toss or keep depending on the need of each item.  (I think my room could use this right now!) The room was then primed and painted using a team of volunteers.  I can't wait to see the final room!

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The space was first emptied and the teacher had to toss or keep depending on the need of each item.  (I think my room could use this right now!) The room was then primed and painted using a team of volunteers.  I can't wait to see the final room!

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Stacy Rivera:  The room was first emptied. I like that the teacher had to go through all of his stuff to keep/toss stuff. How often do we are teachers do "spring cleaning/organizing" in our classrooms? Then a team of people came together to help paint and construct a room that meets the needs of the teacher and the students. 

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Stacy Rivera:  The room was first emptied. I like that the teacher had to go through all of his stuff to keep/toss stuff. How often do we are teachers do "spring cleaning/organizing" in our classrooms? Then a team of people came together to help paint and construct a room that meets the needs of the teacher and the students. 

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The space has transformed tremendously. With the help of the community and with everyone doing their part, it seems that everything is a go when it comes to bettering this space. Everything done has a purpose in mind.

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The space was transformed with the help of a team of volunteers to implement the design. The room was cleared out and redesigned  with the help of experts to be a more effective teaching space. They addressed the teacher's needs, but also made the space more appealing and efficient for the students. Collaboration , free movement and and the use of technology were all supported through the redesign.

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its transformed into a non traditional work/learning space

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The transformation started by taking everything out of the room and then going through the materials to determine what to keep and what to toss. The design team painted the room using white as a base coat, and then adding vibrant colors to make the room warm and inviting. The team created whiteboard space in the corners of the room for the students. They also added wheels to the furniture to allow for increased flexibility. By rearranging the furniture, the teacher will be able to navigate around the room with ease.

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The space was transformed by painting white and vibrant colors, taking out materials that hadn't been used in awhile, adding student work tables and white boards around the corners, and re-arranging the existing furniture so the teacher could navigate the room.

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The design team created corners in the room for team collaboration, avenues for the teacher and students to move around, they painted bright white to the ceiling, and light gray and other colors on the storage areas, and put casters on the tables so that they could easily move around. So far it looks much better and I can't wait to see the final result!

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The space was transformed by removing and reducing clutter.  New paint, moving the furniture, adding whiteboards and better storage solutions were essential to maintain the look of a organized room setup for collaboration and learning.

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The space was transformed as soon as the room was emptied and clutter and unused items were removed.  The new storage system, paint colors, redesigned furniture set-up and teacher added to the space by maintaining a clean, clear and orderly look.

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The space was transformed as soon as the room was emptied and clutter and unused items were removed.  The new storage system, paint colors, redesigned furniture set-up and teacher added to the space by maintaining a clean, clear and orderly look.

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Samantha Kosakowski

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The space was transformed by removing all the items in the classroom and starting fresh- going through what is used and not used, and starting with a nice, clean, and crisp palette.

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Using a community effort approach, the space was cleared out and revamped with color, storage options, collaborative white board thinking spaces, and added movable tables with wheels. ~Jen Brinker

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Using a community effort approach, the space was cleared out and revamped with color, storage options, collaborative white board thinking spaces, and added movable tables with wheels. ~Jen Brinker

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The paint helped the space to look cleaner and brighter and more inviting. The teacher got rid of materials that he doesn't need or use anymore to help have more room in the classroom. The construction workers built areas in each corner of the room for students to meet and collaborate and have a whiteboard to draw/make plans.

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Beyond the clean look provided by a fresh, bright coat of paint, the major transformations I saw occurring were the updated storage space (when combined with getting rid of unused materials should make a huge difference), and the way they made use of wall space for white boards and collaboration areas around the room. I love that idea. I am curious to see how the placement of furniture will be changed to increase engagement and productivity as well...

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The use of paint transformed the space a lot. It is a lot brighter and clean looking with the new paint colors. The pops of color really made the space look fun and inviting to students. Student demonstration stations were set up around the perimeter of the room where there were whiteboards where students could show their learning. This gives a whole new level of ownership of learning to students -- to be able to write and share on a big board. The teacher space was moved more to the center of the room which I think was key to helping the teacher be more in the middle of it all, instead of at the front and around the perimeter only.

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Lauren Jones: It is so CLEAN now! I think educators know that $$ is limited and we hang onto everything as a result! I look around my classroom and can see, sitting out in the open, several things that should just be thrown away. Simply doing this could open up space in my room. It also allowed for this classroom to be fresh- only what will be used is back in the room. I also love that they've turned the walls of the classroom into student space, both for functionality and for display of work/teaming up on activities. 

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Lauren Jones: It is so CLEAN now! I think educators know that $$ is limited and we hang onto everything as a result! I look around my classroom and can see, sitting out in the open, several things that should just be thrown away. Simply doing this could open up space in my room. It also allowed for this classroom to be fresh- only what will be used is back in the room. I also love that they've turned the walls of the classroom into student space, both for functionality and for display of work/teaming up on activities. 

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Everything comes down so they are essentially starting with a clean slate except, of course, for all the "teacher stuff" which is to be sorted through.  I think this sorting is probably a pretty important step that maybe didn't get enough attention.  Then the base paint is put on which really seems to brighten up the whole room.  After that dries the volunteers start adding personality by mixing up the colors, taking doors off cabinets, things like that.  I'm pretty sure the desks stayed the same, but they were reconfigured to make it easier for the teacher (and the students) to get around.  The DJ Dashboard was a pretty cool idea.  They did make it more accessible so the teacher had everything he needed right there, but it was actually more of a mindshift with that space, I think.  Putting up the whiteboards and small counters in the back added a place for standing (which many students need) and "thinking" outloud.  And everything just looks cleaner and more professional and says "Everything about your learning is important."

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The classroom was emptied, as Steve said, it looked like the room through up. Melanie played 'toss or keep' with him -- her general rule was if it isn't used in the past year, throw it. As an aside, I feel that I need to play this game too. Often I save things that I think I might use, but rarely do. After which, they had student and parent-volunteers help paint and do some of the fine details. They started with a base-coat of white, and then added accents and colours.

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First, the classroom was cleaned. Everything was removed, which is important because then you can see the actual space that you have to work with. Then, one of the designers had the teacher play the "keep or toss" game, where he only kept materials that he has used within the last year or so (I definitely need to do this..). Later, the planning phase began. They planned the space on the whiteboard. Later, they went and picked up the materials, painted, and started organizing and building. The cool thing is that the kids were involved in the process.

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The was cleared out and re-organized to keep only the most relevant materials this will force the teacher to make good decisions about the materials they actually use..  The furniture was re-purposed to allow more configurations.  They added more work space around the perimeter of the room to allow the students to spread out and collaborate. Finally the repainted the space and redecorated with light and color in mind.

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Everything was removed from the room and then they went through the materials and supplies and kept items that were used and got rid of things that were not used in a year. They they met and brainstormed ways to incorporate more movement in the classroom. Next, they painted and added more work spaces and storage elements to the room. I also noticed they added wheels to the tables for more movement and flexible grouping.

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They took everything out, cleaned room, then sorted through all storage supplies. They painted the room with bright new colors. They utilized corners of room to build counters over heating grates to allow for student whiteboard collaboration areas. They framed a new area on the wall to act as a screen for projector. They re-imagined the entire classroom while keeping in mind the goal of discovering how to provide ample walking space throughout.

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The space transformed from a crowded, unorganized room to one that was more organized, looked fresh and clean, provided more space because of placement of existing furnature, and encouraged the collaborative classroom he was always trying to achieve. Through the redesign, more collaborative spaces were created that utilized technology and analog solutions.

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They took everything out to have a clean slate to start with. They planned where they would put different learning stations, keeping some of the priority issues (the teachers ability to move around) in the forefront of their minds.

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Everyone had a voice in the transformation. Volunteers and students pitched in to redesign the classroom. The new design allows more collaboration and movement.

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The class was gutted, the plan that was previously designed using the input from teachers, students and community was put in place. Using strategies to minimize the costs they were able to redesign the space in a very small amount of time. The movement, the collaboration, the storage, the learning space and teaching space were all the issues that were addressed during the implementation stage.

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The space we transformed into a usable space. I love that the teacher, designers and students all worked together to create a space to promote learning. The room is decluttered and functional.

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Three major aspects of the classroom were transformed during the implementation phase. First was the storage, it was enhanced, made more accessible, and the teacher's materials were decluttered. Second the learning space was made more student focused by putting the tables on wheels, adding collaborative spaces around the room, and adding whiteboard space. Lastly the teaching space was improved with a larger whiteboard space, larger screen, and better space to use the document camera from.

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The space was de-cluttered, neutralized and then popped with colour.  I also like the idea of leaving a few projects for the teacher and students to complete together.