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June 08, 2017
Facility bond money could be flowing by year’s end
by Tom Chorneau
(Calif.) Some of the $7 billion in borrowing approved by voters last fall for school construction could be flowing to districts before the end of this year, assuming final budget details get worked out in the coming week.
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May 24, 2017
Closing schools gives mixed results on performance, savings
by Tom Chorneau
(Colo.) About 2 percent of the nation’s schools are closed every year either because of declining enrollment or the result of lingering academic problems.
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April 13, 2017
Growing number of schools move toward solar power
by Alisha Kirby
(District of Columbia) Districts are switching to solar power at a drastically increasing rate and enjoying long-term cost-savings, but solar energy nationally remains an underutilized resource in schools, according to a new study.
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March 13, 2017
Charters to have easier access to surplus school facilities
by Alisha Kirby
(Ark.) Charter schools will have first dibs on purchasing or leasing space in unused or underutilized public school facilities under a bill that is quickly moving through the Arkansas Legislature.
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March 07, 2017
Poor air quality highlights repair needs in Boston schools
by Alisha Kirby
(Mass.) Almost three-quarters of elementary and middle schools in Boston have deficient or poor ventilation, according to new city report released last week.
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