He's a writer, technology enthusiast, social media lover and all-around digital guy. The desk, like the chalkboard, has been a iconic symbol of the classroom. But the chalkboard has long since given ...

“I have ordered some Lysol wipes to help keep our desk ... well as clean up the floors. Large bottles of hand sanitizer and tissues will help us not spread as many germs around the classroom.

The traditional classroom setup, with rows of desks and a board up front, has become, in many cases, too rigid to accommodate the next generation of K–12 learning. Many teachers have begun to find ...