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What Does NIJ Level IIIA Mean? A Simple Guide to Ballistic Protection

What Does NIJ Level IIIA Mean? A Simple Guide to Ballistic Protection

Posted by Kate Murphy on Aug 20th 2026

When planning a space, organizations often consider how it will look, function, and adapt to changing needs. In some environments, ballistic protection may also be part of that conversation. The terminology can sound complicated, but the main takeaway is simple: NIJ Level IIIA is designed to resist certain handgun threats. Screenflex integrates this protection into movable products that …
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7 Strategies for Designing Flexible Learning Spaces in Early Childhood Education

7 Strategies for Designing Flexible Learning Spaces in Early Childhood Education

Posted by Katie Corrigan on May 30th 2024

Early childhood education (ECE) isn't just about learning ABCs and 123s (although those are important too!). Alongside learning, it’s about igniting their creativity, starting connections, fostering discovery, and building the foundation for a bright future. It's about helping them blossom into curious, confident, and compassionate individuals.    By optimizing the environment, edu …
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Transforming Educational Spaces: A Comprehensive Approach with Screenflex Room Dividers and Soundproofing Solutions

Transforming Educational Spaces: A Comprehensive Approach with Screenflex Room Dividers and Soundproofing Solutions

Posted by Kate Murphy on May 7th 2024

Schools are naturally full of sound. The voice of a teacher, the babble of students, shuffling feet in hallways, video curricula, lawnmowers or cars buzzing by outside. Environmental noise exposure has been linked to hearing loss and elevated blood pressure, as well as annoyance, increased levels of irritability, and stress. The contemporary classroom often struggles with the challenge of maintain …
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Design a Tranquil Sanctuary Through Sensory Rooms and Areas

Design a Tranquil Sanctuary Through Sensory Rooms and Areas

Posted by Katie Corrigan on Apr 25th 2024

Sensory processing disorder (SPD) affects 5-16% of children in the U.S. It entails challenges in recognizing, regulating, and understanding sensory inputs, including loud sounds, intense lights, or other stimuli affecting the five senses. Sensory rooms offer significant advantages to individuals with SPD by offering a structured setting for sensory integration and regulation. Sensory rooms and e …
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