May 23, 2012


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Forest Service funds distributed to states for public schools, roads 

U.S. Department of Agriculture allocates $307 million to 41 states...

Brad Pitt's foundation will help convert old Kansas City school to apartments 

$14 million project will transform former Bancroft School...

High court will hear case challenging affirmative action in college admissions 

White student says policy prevented her from gaining admission to University of Texas...

Michigan administrator defends severance arrangements made in Kansas City 

John Covington boosted the severance package for aides before leaving Kansas City superintendent's job...

Upstate New York district will close all 4 of its elementary schools 

Olean City school board votes to consolidate facilities to close budget gap...

Washington, D.C., school systems misses 2011-12 enrollment projection by more than 2,000 

School system received $18.4 million more than it should have...

Illinois announces $623 million awarded for school construction 

Projects in 31 districts have been approved, state says...

4 Massachusetts charter proposals endorsed by state official 

Education commissioner recommends that the state board approve plans...

Ex-administrator in California district charged with embezzling 

Lynwood Unified's former chief business officer allegedly stole $700,000 from district ...

Chicago teachers sues over suspension for using racially charged language 

White teacher says he used “n-word” in an effort to denounce such language...

Longer day prompts teachers union in Chicago to seek 30% raise over 2 years 

District plans to lengthen school day in 2012-13...

Aquatics center planned for Skokie, Ill., high school 

Niles North High will break ground this spring on $12 million project ...

Ohio colleges and universities submit $400 million capital wish list to governor 

37 institutions worked together to establish a list of high-priority projects...

Two Catholic schools to close in San Antonio 

Archdiocese will combine three schools into a regional academy...

Columbus (Ohio) district reveals new reason for wanting architect off project 

Officials say firm is no longer qualified because major design partner left the project ...

Bridgeport (Conn.) district drops consultant with ties to Atlanta cheating scandal 

Millicent Few resigned last year as human resources director for the Atlanta district...

Ohio high school remains closed after odor complaints 

Smell has dissipated, but officials keep Westland High in Galloway closed while cause is sought...

New Jersey announces $675 million in school construction projects 

20 schools in 18 poor districts will have major construction ...

Texas district says no to wind turbines at high school 

Two turbine were proposed for Sinton High School ...

$30 million gift is largest ever for DePaul University 

Investment manager's donation will boost programs in the College of Commerce...

Restructuring plan in Baltimore calls for closing one high school 

District also would drop middle school grades at 3 elementary campuses...

Critics says it's too hard to start a charter school in Pennsylvania 

Charter school advocate says the state puts too many obstacles in the way...

Panel seeking savings from outsourcing in Charlotte-Mecklenburg district hasn't found much 

Committee says so far, it has not unearthed any big, immediate savings...

New York City told to reinstate teacher 

Court rules that woman was unfairly denied tenure...

Safety concerns raised about high school in Pomona, Calif. 

Critics say the campus of Diamond Ranch High is crumbling...

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