Students should hear birds chirping in their schools.
Not the literal sound. But school designer Kerri Brady wants campuses to evoke that natural sense of peace and safety, so students can be present, better regulate their emotions and learn.
Editor’s note
This is part of a series examining how Fort Worth-area schools are caring for students’ mental health.
The design of schools has become an increasingly important topic, especially in light of recent mass shootings on campuses. Since 1976, 19 shooting incidents have happened at schools in Tarrant County, according to the Center for Homeland Defense and Security. However, schools can be built to be secure while also fostering an environment that is conducive to learning and better…
