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Fiscal and administrative actions that determine how schools and universities operate.

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University of the Arts in Philadelphia shuts down abruptly

June 5, 2024
The school had seen its enrollment plummet and was faced with a severe cash flow problem.
Broward County Public Schools
Howard Hepburn

Profiles May-June 2024

June 5, 2024
Surprise retirement leads to new superintendent in Broward County (Florida) district Broward County (Florida) School Superintendent Peter Licata has been replaced immediately ...
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Deal will enable West Texas A&M to provide free textbooks to students

May 31, 2024
The university in Canyon, Texas, has an agreement with two publishers to provide books and other educational resources to students at no charge.
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Northeastern University plans merger with small college in New York City

May 31, 2024
Marymount Manhattan College, which has about 1,500 students, would become Northeastern University-New York City.
Duval County Public Schools

Duval County (Florida) district picks new superintendent

May 26, 2024
Christopher Bernier resigned earlier this year as superintendent of the Lee County district.

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eBook: Green Schools Digest

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Lawsuit aims to block closure of high school in Providence, Rhode Island

April 24, 2024
Parents contend that closing 360 High School will violate the rights of Spanish-speaking students.

Justice Department will pay $138.7 million for mishandling sexual assault allegations against Larry Nassar

April 23, 2024
Nassar is in prison for assaulting hundreds of women when he worked as a doctor at Michigan State University and for USA Gymnastics
DeKalb County School District

DeKalb County (Georgia) board agrees to pay $325,000 to superintendent it fired

April 18, 2024
Cheryl Watson-Harris was ousted in 2022 after less than 2 years on the job.
Broward County Public Schools

Broward County (Florida) board picks new superintendent after surprise retirement of current job holder

April 17, 2024
Howard Hepburn is the district's 4th superintendent since 2021; Peter Licata, who was hired last summer, is retiring for health reasons.