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Schools
Where Monday is the new Sunday: More school districts move to 4 days a week
Aug 12, 2022
Many districts make the switch to attract teachers and save money. Though some extend the school day, classroom time often contracts.
"This is your principal calling": Schools get creative to boost attendance
Aug 11, 2022
Principals are calling, texting and throwing pizza parties in an effort to bring down chronic absenteeism that can affect funding.
It really is who you know: Social mobility and schools
Aug 8, 2022
New research finds that low-income children who grow up in communities with lots of cross-class relationships are more likely to rise out of poverty.
Monitoring software on students' school laptops raises privacy concerns
Aug 3, 2022
A new survey finds that the vast majority of American schools are using activity monitoring software to track students. The intent is to keep students safe, but it's more common to be used for disciplinary reasons.
U.S. schools are rebuilding on safer ground to combat flooding and climate change
Jul 18, 2022
Thousands of schools are located in areas subject to flooding, a Pew study says. Rebuilding puts schools in competition for safer land.
With a new school year in view, many districts struggle to find enough teachers
Jul 14, 2022
Some districts are offering more pay and housing stipends. Others are cutting back, putting a bigger load on remaining teachers.
Homebuyers will still pay a premium to live in a good school district — even in a hot market
Jun 21, 2022
Real estate experts say buying in a desirable district benefits non-parents too.
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Schools' creditworthiness could be challenged by new costs, report says
Jun 16, 2022
Teachers demanding higher pay is one example of new costs. That could make it harder for schools to borrow money, a new report says.
Air conditioning (or lack of it) can affect student performance
Jun 2, 2022
Some schools are using their COVID relief funds to upgrade heating and cooling systems, including installing air conditioning.
Declining enrollment affects how public schools balance budgets
Apr 13, 2022
It can be challenging to figure out whether pandemic-related changes will end up being permanent.