'Funding Cliff' Leads to Job Losses in Florida District
Broward may lose more than 1,400 teachers to plug a $140 million budget hole. Read Full Post >
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September 21, 2010
Study Finds Wide Variations in Preparation, Graduation of NYC Students
A new report out this morning studying the graduation rates of New York City high schools finds a student's 8th grade attendance rate was the strongest predictor if that student would later graduate with his or her peers. Read Full Post >
August 09, 2010
Denver Pension Deal Raises Questions
Complex Denver school pension deal raises national attention as Sen. Michael Bennet fights for his political life. Read Full Post >
June 19, 2010
Chicago Schools Look to Close Budget Gap
Chicago's board of education gave permission this week for school administrators to boost class sizes and layoff teachers to deal with a budget crunch. Read Full Post >
June 08, 2010
D.C. Teacher Contract Financing Under Investigation
The city's campaign finance office is investigating Michelle A. Rhee's actions in negotiating terms of a deal with foundations to support the District of Columbia's teacher contract . Read Full Post >
May 21, 2010
Friday Roundup: District News
A look at school district news around the nation Read Full Post >
April 13, 2010
Districts Considering Shorter School Year
Budget cuts are leading school districts to consider shorter years and shorter school weeks. Read Full Post >
March 17, 2010
Phila. School District Examines Weighted-Student Funding
The Philadelphia school district may begin using a weighted-student funding formula in its schools. Read Full Post >
February 23, 2010
Full Bus Outsourcing Aims to Save Detroit District $49 million
The Detroit public school system announced this afternoon it plans to fully outsource its transportation operations in an effort to save money. The cash-strapped district currently outsources 51 percent of its transportation, and expects cost savings of $49 million from the change to full outsourc... Read Full Post >
January 22, 2010
Time For School Districts to Do More With Less, Experts Say
Experts say America's school districts have to tighten their budgets and spend money far more efficiently than ever before. Read Full Post >
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