Nebraska governor says state can't afford university's proposed capital initiative 

University of Nebraska unveiled a $441 million program last week...

Thefts of school buses puzzle St. Louis-area authorities 

8 vehicles have disappeared without a trace in the last several months...

Consultant says DeKalb County (Ga.) district should trim administrators 

Report says school system should cut more than 300 central-office employees...

Report is critical of Philadelphia district's handling of school crime 

Commission finds that the district has failed to combat crime effectively...

Fairfax County, Va., teacher wants to start a charter school 

School would be first public charter in Northern Virginia ...

West Virginia has spent $750 million on school construction in the last 3 years 

Officials say three-fourths of students are in better facilities than what was available in 1990...

Study says states should be making better use of student data 

Lots of information has been amassed, but states aren't sharing it with teachers, parents...

Growth is stagnant in the Clark County (Nev.) district, but some school still are too crowded 

Overall, the district has enough classroom space, but it's not in the right places...

Whistle-blowing teachers receive approval to run a charter school in Los Angeles 

The teachers' information led to the closing of six Crescendo charter schools...

Former procurement officer in Philadelphia district says ex-superintendent steered contract 

John Byars has sued ex-superintendent Arlene Ackerman, contends he was blamed for controversy...

Gaston County (N.C.) board decides not to close 3 schools 

District consultant had recommended shuttering the campuses...

Former music industry executive gives $6 million to Ohio State University 

Gift will help renovate campus building, create new center...

Northern Illinois University reopens building where 2008 shooting occurred 

Cole Hall, where five students were killed, has undergone a $6 million renovation...

78 colleges take part in EPA Game Day Challenge 2011 

New residence hall at Duke University expected to receive LEED silver certification 

Building on Keohane quad is on track to become institution's 23 LEED-certified facility ...

Energy upgrades to save $1.1 million a year at University of Texas Arlington 

Campus will reduce energy usage by 9.8 kilowatt hours a year...

Minnesota elementary receives LEED gold certification 

Rosa Parks Elemetary in Mankato opened in 2010...

Businessman sentenced to prison for bilking schools out of E-rate funds 

Jonathan Slaughter stole nearly $900,000 from 20 districts or private schools...

Maryland says 7 counties aren't spending what's required for schools 

Counties say legislative changes have given them clearance to spend less...

Data stolen from computer systems at City College of San Francisco 

School detected problems after years of virus infestation...

Districts in Minnesota compete to recruit students 

Open enrollment gives parents options for their children...

Experts say expect more districts to lose accreditation 

Assessment of school performance is becoming more rigorous...

University of California system is banning all tobacco products from its campuses 

Campuses will have no designated smoking areas...

Proposal would put clamps on school construction in Arizona 

Governor wants to have the authority to refuse funding to districts that show a need for new construction...

Poor indoor air quality in schools worries parents 

Students, staff members experience health problems in school buildings with environmental problems...