May 23, 2012


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Human resources chief in Philadelphia district leaves job 

Estelle Matthews had been accused of nepotism...

New York City looks to close or downsize as many as 25 struggling schools 

Plans call for closing 19 schools and eliminating middle grades at 6 other schools ...

Police seek motive for shootings on Virginia Tech campus 

Part-time student from another university guns down officer, then takes his own life...

Award established for high schools that show a commitment to energy saving 

National Environmental Education Foundation will award $10,000 to 3 high schools...

Detroit district is giving up leased administrative space 

Move back to district-owned space expected to save $1.8 million a year...

New university center planned for University of Tennessee (w/Video) 

Project will be the first major upgrade of the center in more than 40 years...

$14 million awarded for school-based health centers 

Money will expand capacity and modernize facilities...

University of New Orleans now part of University of Louisiana system 

Institution had been part of Louisiana State University system...

Community members thankful that Cleveland school cuts are averted 

Deal between district and union enables schools to avoid $13 million in cuts...

Oklahoma State University signs wind power agreement 

60-megawatt wind farm will enable utility to meet campus energy needs...

New York City is not required to let churches use schools as worship space 

Supreme Court chooses not to review case brought by Bronx congregation...

Illinois university will expand to offer 4-year program 

Governors State University has offered classes for juniors and seniors...

Are school lockers becoming obsolete? (w/Video) 

Many students say they rarely use the lockers assigned to them ...

Chicago charter school boasts impressive architecture (W/Video) 

UNO Soccer Academy honored for distinctive design ...

L.A. Community College district breaks ties with another construction firm 

Board terminates Turner Construction, which oversaw construction at West L.A. College...

Ethics law limits teacher gifts in Alabama 

State ethics commission flooded with calls asking what is allowed...

U.S. Education Department issues report on anti-bullying laws 

46 states now have anti-bullying laws...

Commission seeks more accessible materials for college students 

Group makes 18 recommendations for improving accessibility of materials ...

75 security guards laid off by Cleveland district 

Cuts needed to help close $13.2 million budget shortfall...

Poorly designed school in Colorado raises concerns about state oversight 

Other projects are being reviewed to determine if Meeker, Colo., project is an aberration...

Philadelphia district gets new safe schools advocate 

State-funded position had been vacant for more than 2 years...

Cleveland State University plans to mothball most of Rhodes Tower 

Officials say building is poorly designed and needs $37 million in renovations...

Fort Worth (Texas) district warns against holiday celebrations in class 

District lawyer says gift exchanges or personal holiday messages should be avoided...

Obama administration urges colleges to look for ways to boost racial diversity 

Focusing on socioeconomics might enable higher-education institutions to achieve more diversity...

School choice in Washington, D.C., is criticized 

Author says changes have undermined community-based education ...

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