May 23, 2012


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Charter school in Long Beach, Calif., trains girls for nontraditional jobs 

Rosie the Riveter High School offers training in welding, carpentry and other trades...

New York City moves to close 4 low-performing schools 

Since 2002, 91 city schools have been closed in reform efforts ...

Former Detroit school official asserts that land deals were handled properly 

Investigation has raised questions about construction projects from 1994 bond proposal...

University of Kentucky approves contract to reduce energy consumption 

$25 million performance contract calls for more efficient lighting and plumbing...

DePaul University seeks approval from Chicago City Council for campus expansion 

Plan would rebuild music and theater facilities...

Last-minute amendment fouls up Massachusetts charter law 

Charter school advocates say changes in legislation make only 4 districts eligible for more charters ...

Denver board approves turnaround plans for 6 schools 

Some schools will close; other facilities will get new programs...

Architect sues Ohio State University over cancelled contract 

Karlsberger Architecture was working on the university's medical center expansion...

New York City to add classroom space in Queens 

City is building five schools and expanding three existing campuses in the borough ...

Chicago alderman lambastes new admissions policy for elite public schools 

New policy favors white students, alderman says...

Washington, D.C., boosts police protection at charter schools 

As charters proliferate, officials decide police presence should be comparable to traditional schools...

Open enrollment drains students, funding from large Minnesota districts 

When students decide to attend another district, their home district loses funding...

Biosciences building opens at University of Minnesota 

Facility is part of planned $292 million expansion of Minneapolis campus ...

Delaware state auditor recommends school district consolidation 

Report suggests savings of $50 million a year, but critics are skeptical...

Panel says Columbus should close 9 schools 

Advisory groups recommends shutting 4 elementary and 5 middle schools ...

Traditional schools and charters often are uncomfortable sharing 

In New York City, many charter schools are in the same building as traditional schools...

Ohio district sues owners of plastic plant over air pollution 

Elementary school in Three Rivers district has been closed for four years because of air quality ...

University of Illinois sues over residence hall/convocation center project 

School says designer reduced scope of development and went over budget ...

Districts find new uses for surplus facilities 

Many buildings in the Detroit area have closed because of cuts ...

Chestnut Hill College wants its campus to double in size 

Master plan for Philadelphia school calls for adding 10 buildings over 25 years ...

Arizona cuts funding for textbooks, supplies 

Teachers say they are spending more of their own money on their classrooms ...

Poor economy may slow growth at Arizona State University 

Cutbacks and tuition hikes may thwart school's plans for progress ...

Saratoga Springs, N.Y., school focuses on outdoor education 

Students at Waldorf School spend at least 3 hours of the school day outside ...

Campus police go green at San Antonio College 

Officers use electric scooters to patrol grounds ...

Charter school studies provide mixed messages 

Research continues to show pluses and minuses...

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