space that encourages teamwork while celebrating independent learning. Meanwhile, the aquaponics and hydroponics installations offer students a living, hands-on science lab. Redesigned to be more accessible for younger learners, these systems let even kindergartners observe plant cycles, aquatic ecosystems, and the role of sustainability in daily life. Weiner credits community partnerships and local philanthropy for helping bring these projects to life. The Cranbury Education Foundation provided additions, including a dedicated STEAM Lab, Maker Space, Academic Commons, and updated aquaponics and hydroponics systems. The STEAM Lab and Maker Space provide environments designed for experimentation and exploration, with materials and tools that allow students to design, prototype, test, and refine their ideas. The Academic Commons reimagines the traditional library as a flexible hub for collaboration, research, multimedia production, and quiet reflection—a 222 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 12
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