February 08, 2012


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Software enable students to get online access to tutors 

Program helps schools in parts of New York City that tutors are reluctant to visit...

California State University system expects many students to enroll at midyear 

Between 15,000 and 20,000 new students expected for spring semester...

Former charter school executive in Philadelphia pleads guilty to fraud 

Ina Walker admits to stealing school funds...

8 charter schools approved to open in New Jersey 

3 of the schools will be in Camden...

Solar array planned for arena at Cleveland State University 

Panels will cover about 70% of the roof at the Wolstein Center...

Despite city council's objections, Missouri district will pursue high school construction plans 

Wentzville board says it has legal right to build campus in O'Fallon, even though city has rejected the plan...

Chicago provides details of longer school day 

Guidelines call for minimum times for certain classes...

Four-day weeks in Florida would save less than expected 

Districts are told that four-day schedule would mean a 20 percent cut in transportation aid...

Hawaii teachers reject proposed 6-year contract 

Agreement would have let state begin to award performance-based raises...

Former Indianapolis hospital now home to community college 

Ivy Tech Community College open Illinois Fall Creek Center...

Texas city limits noise at school district stadium 

Eanes district agrees to turn down the volume, and West Lake Hills city council approves new video board...

Corpus Christi district ready to build technical high school 

$3.5 million magnet school would open in 2013...

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...

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