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September 02, 2008
New study finds school construction costs driven by regulations and regional markets
by Tom Chorneau
The three most critical factors driving the cost of school construction in California are state regulations, local school politics and preferences, and regional market conditions, according to a new study released by the Center for Cities and Schools at the University of California, Berkeley.
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August 28, 2008
Bill would add new money to school construction grants
by Carrie Marovich
Districts with new schools in the works will find construction a bit more affordable if a bill approved by the state Senate Wednesday and expected to pass in the Assembly later this week, is also signed into law by the governor by the end of the month.
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August 27, 2008
Courts to decide charter school furnishing question
by Allen Young
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August 25, 2008
New schools spark back to school interest across the state
by Allen Young
Edward R. Roybal Learning Center boasts outfitted science labs, individual shower stalls in locker rooms, a modern kitchen with a restaurant-quality pizza oven, a 480-space underground parking lot, 315 trees, a 3000-seat mega-gym, and a dance studio with a shiny new maple floor.
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August 18, 2008
Local boards statewide put school bonds before voters
by Tom Chorneau
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