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Call grows for statewide sales tax to benefit schools

Sat, 06 Jan 2007 18:00:00 EST

Iowans' willingness to pay an extra penny per dollar in sales taxes to build and renovate schools has changed the face of the state and generated more than $1 billion in construction in less than a decade.

Detroit Public Schools get junk-bond rating

Mon, 18 Dec 2006 18:00:00 EST

On Friday Fitch Ratings Ltd. downgraded Detroit Public Schools’ limited tax general obligation rating to junk-bond status because of mounting financial pressures for the district.

Bingo slump a threat to schools and charity

Fri, 08 Dec 2006 18:00:00 EST

In one section of the supervisors chambers sat a dozen blind men and women, canes in hand. To their left were rows of maroon-clad cheerleaders, football players, wrestlers and other Hiram Johnson High School students eager to plead their case....(

Deficit is closed in school budget

Fri, 08 Dec 2006 18:00:00 EST

In making $73.3 million in cuts, the city school board preserved most programs that directly affect students.
The Philadelphia School Reform Commission yesterday closed the $73.3 million deficit in the school district's $2.04 billion budget, accepting some of chief executive Paul Vallas' recommendations for cuts and setting others aside.

Enrollment drop pushes DPS credit to junk status

Fri, 08 Dec 2006 18:00:00 EST

Rating means cash-strapped district may miss payments, have a harder time borrowing. A record enrollment drop this fall prompted a leading rating agency to drop the city school district's credit to junk status for the first time in recent history.

Educators hope for bigger bite of budget

Mon, 04 Dec 2006 18:00:00 EST

State surplus may not be enough to boost school funding and pay for full-day kindergarten

The state has a bigger pot of money and Democrats have taken over the House, but that won't guarantee a surge in spending for education when lawmakers convene next month.

Educators hope for bigger bite of budget

Sun, 03 Dec 2006 18:00:00 EST

State surplus may not be enough to boost school funding and pay for full-day kindergarten

The state has a bigger pot of money and Democrats have taken over the House, but that won't guarantee a surge in spending for education when lawmakers convene next month.

Nickels pledges to back school funding

Thu, 30 Nov 2006 18:00:00 EST

Seattle's mayor will campaign for February's ballot measure, but says he'll also use his office to push for change in district leadership.

Accident to hold up school's funding

Thu, 30 Nov 2006 18:00:00 EST

State wants to investigate safety matters
State taxpayer money will be withheld from a private school until numerous questions are answered regarding a bus accident that injured 16 students and extensively damaged a Milwaukee fire engine, Anthony Evers, the state's deputy superintendent of public instruction, said Thursday.

IPS seeks another $93M for rebuilding

Wed, 29 Nov 2006 18:00:00 EST

Board to vote Dec. 18 on raising the bond issue to cover higher costs

Indianapolis Public Schools is considering spending $93 million more for its districtwide renovation and building plan than previously sought, a move that would put the project's cost close to $1 billion.