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University of Maine installs hand scanners for dining halls 

School tries to prevent students from sharing their ID cards...

Battles over prayer in public schools persist 

Nearly 50 years have passed since Supreme Court ruling...

California governor proposes increased education funding 

Voters must pass tax increase for budget plan to succeed...

New York State officials may withhold federal grants meant for New York City, other districts 

Districts have not yet adopted new teacher-evaluation systems...

Yonkers (N.Y.) district has $1.7 billion building upgrade plan 

District will replace 3 schools, build 2 new campuses and improve 23 others...

Chicago struggles to keep aging schools in good shape 

Average building is 73 years old, and district doesn't have the funds to cover upkeep...

Student housing planned for Cornell (N.Y.) Community College 

300-student facility would open in 2013...

Stafford (Texas) district is expanding its high school 

91,250-square-foot addition will cost $33.65 million ...

Rebuilt elementary nearly complete in LaPlace, La. 

LaPlace Elementary will welcome 1,100 students after winter break...

New high school library focuses on technology, interaction 

Library at New Haven (Mich.) High School appeals to students' wants...

2 Washington, D.C., charters are candidates for closure 

Charter Board cites poor academic performance and management deficiencies...

Paul Vallas named interim superintendent in Bridgeport (Conn.) district 

Administrator has led school systems in Chicago, Philadelphia, New Orleans...

University of Memphis officially takes ownership of former Lambuth University campus 

Lambuth closed in June after 168 years...

Pittsburgh district offers buyout to teachers 

Layoffs in 2012 still may be necessary...

Three schools to close in Columbus (Ohio) district 

District also will reconfigure grades at several schools...

Pasco County (Fla.) district will get $8.8 million business computer upgrade 

Outmoded system will be replaced beginning next year...

Report says 15 percent of charter schools have closed since 1992 

Most common reason for closing is financial ...

Michigan governor signs bill removing cap on charter schools 

Limits will be gradually lifted over the next 4 years...

Identity of Cornell's $350 million donor disclosed 

Atlantic Philanthropies will provide funds to help university build a graduate school in New York City ...

New York City schools must keep parents informed about PCBs in buildings 

City Council votes to require schools to provide updates about presence of dangerous chemical...

Investigation finds 49 teachers and principals involved in cheating in Dougherty County (Ga.) schools 

Report points to acceptance of wrongdoing and incompetence...

Austin (Texas) board selects company to run two charter schools 

IDEA Public Schools will operate an elementary and a high school ...

Bon Voyage—students at Maryland college bid adieu to floating residence hall 

240 students at St. Mary's College of Maryland lived on a cruise ship while student housing underwent repairs...

Metal finishing plant near Los Angeles school is closing 

Community members said contaminants from plant were harming children...

Students say no to healthful lunch in Los Angeles 

District is revising menu after too many kids reject lunch offerings...

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Feb 7, 2012 12:04 PM

Los Angeles district to replace entire staff at elementary where abuse occurred

Feb 6, 2012 11:23 PM

Virginia couple faces misdemeanor charge over their children's school tardiness

Feb 6, 2012 12:33 PM

Drexel University plans housing and retail project on Philadelphia campus

Feb 6, 2012 12:30 PM


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