Not Just Classrooms… Experiences! How Gregory-Portland ISD Is Reimagining Early Learning
What happens when a district stops asking students to adapt to the classroom and instead builds classrooms that adapt to the student? Gregory-Portland Independent School District’s bold new Early Childhood Center is setting a new standard for how experiential education can support today’s youngest learners. With 18 themed learning environments, bilingual accessibility, hands-on educational materials, […]
Inspiring Young Readers Through the Power of Thematic Book Nooks
For young learners, reading goes beyond simply recognizing words. Reading is about discovering new worlds, a spark for imagination, and a foundation for lifelong learning. Yet not all children enter school with the same level of exposure to books and language. One well-known and shocking statistic highlights the “Million Word Gap”, a term coined from […]
Forney ISD’s Keith Bell Opportunity Central Wins Prestigious Caudill Award for Innovative Educational Design
We’re excited to share that Forney ISD’s Keith Bell Opportunity Central (The OC) has been recognized with the Caudill Award, the highest honor in the 2024-2025 Exhibit of School Architecture (EoSA) competition, hosted by the Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA) and Texas Association of School Boards (TASB). This award highlights excellence in school planning […]
Customizing Experiential Education: Tailoring to Your District’s Needs
When selecting themes for your classroom, you aren’t choosing a one-size-fits-all solution. At Exploration Zones by Exhibit Concepts, Inc., we understand that every district has its own set of goals, preferences, and parameters. Whether your vision is to transport students to the vastness of the ocean, to a jungle, or an international marketplace, our mission […]
Transforming Early Childhood Education at Sheldon ISD
Creating Museum-Like Learning Spaces for Young Learners At Sheldon ISD’s Cravens Early Childhood Academy, fostering curiosity and a love for learning is at the heart of every initiative. This year, the district partnered with us to create an innovative and inspiring environment for their youngest learners—transforming traditional classrooms into spaces reminiscent of a children’s museum. […]
Meet Dan Arnold
https://vimeo.com/1029313956?share=copy#t=0 This “Faces of ECI” profile focuses on Sr. Project Manager, Dan Arnold, who has been with Exhibit Concepts since 2019. From nationally recognized museums to experiential education on wheels, Dan is opening up in our latest “Faces of ECI” profile. INTRODUCE YOURSELF AND EXPLAIN YOUR ROLE. My name is Dan Arnold, and I started […]
Forney ISD’s Opportunity Central: Spotlighted on the TODAY Show
We’re thrilled to share that Forney ISD’s Opportunity Central (The OC) has been featured on the TODAY Show, highlighting its unique blend of academic learning and hands-on job training. The OC is an innovative multipurpose campus where students can not only excel in core subjects like math, science, and English, but also gain real-world experience […]
Opportunity Central: Forney ISD’s Hub for Hands-On Career Development
Opportunity Central (The OC) is a groundbreaking multipurpose campus in Forney ISD, designed to foster career development, higher education access, and community engagement. This innovative space unites the community by providing diverse learning opportunities for all ages, from pre-K to high schoolers–what a range! From creative workshops and fitness centers to dining, shopping, and even […]
Bringing the Children’s Museum Experience into the Classroom
Imagine being five years old and this is what going to school looks like: you get to climb aboard a simulated rocket ship and feel the rumble of takeoff. You not only learn about dinosaurs but also dig for fossils in a mock archaeological site. Before you go to lunch, you get to check on […]
Creative Collaboration-Rethinking the Professional Learning Model
We all begin learning how to collaborate from a very early age. Toddlers learn to collaborate through the concept of sharing; sharing food with the dog or sharing toys with a sibling. Preschool-aged children learn about teamwork and collaboration by participating in collaborative play and working in groups to explore centers and play games. These […]
