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San Dieguito Union High School District to overhaul foundation oversight
Following an investigation by two students at Canyon Crest Academy, the San Dieguito Union High School District in California is drafting new regulations for its high school foundations. These foundations, which operate independently and generate millions in donations, have lacked district oversight. A report revealed that 25% of funds intended for student clubs were redirected…
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Columbus City Schools board to vote on demolitions
The Columbus City Schools (CCS) board is scheduled to vote on December 16 regarding the demolition of four recently closed buildings: Broadleigh Elementary, Buckeye Middle School, the McGuffey Road facility housing Columbus Alternative High School, and Moler Elementary. Board President Michael Cole said that the decision is driven by the costs associated with maintaining unused…
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Afterschool nutrition participation lags behind pre-pandemic level
A new report from the Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) has found that millions of children are still missing out on afterschool meals and snacks, with participation in federal Afterschool Nutrition Programs falling short of pre-pandemic levels. In October 2024, 1.26m children received afterschool suppers and 1.24m received snacks, well below the reach needed….
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Ross School District reaches tentative agreement with teacher union
A tentative agreement has been reached between the Ross Local School District’s teachers union, and the Ohio-based district’s board of education, after 10 months of negotiations. The Ross Education Association (REA), representing nearly 150 teachers and staff, will vote on the agreement, which will be ratified at the board’s meeting on December 18. The negotiations…
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Schools of Hope will be limited to ‘toughest areas’ of Florida
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has announced that the ‘schools of hope’ initiative will focus on the most challenging areas in the state, rather than high-performing schools. “They are going to the toughest areas that we have,” DeSantis said, emphasizing the limited geographical scope of these schools. Despite concerns from school districts about the potential impact…
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Congress backs rural education funding
The Secure Rural Schools Act, which provides essential funding for school districts surrounded by untaxed federal land, expired in fall 2023. However, on Tuesday, the U.S. House voted overwhelmingly, 399 to 5, to extend the program through 2027 and provide retroactive payments to affected districts. Jaime Green, the superintendent of Trinity Alps USD, emphasized the…
