April 1, 2010
In Norwich, as in other cash-strapped public school districts, spring is the mean season. Trying to balance its budget, the district has decided to cut out middle school sports, foreign language classes and an instrumental music program. It will end some after-school bus routes. Officials are considering closing an elementary school. And nearly a quarter […]
April 1, 2010
The school board is set tonight to formalize a proposed $35.3 million district budget for 2010-11 that reflects a loss of 28.5 staff positions and a cutback in its kindergarten program. A $1.9 million cut in state aid has forced the board to slash the budget and seek creative alternatives. One of the most controversial […]
April 1, 2010
It’s bad news for those involved in the Columbia Borough School District’s special education program: Gov. Ed Rendell’s proposed 2010-2011 budget contains no increase for special education. "It would be fine if the cost of special education were staying the same. But the fact is that the cost of special education is rising," Tom Strickler, […]
April 1, 2010
The Missouri Senate voted Tuesday to shield more than one-quarter of Missouri’s public school districts from a midyear funding shortfall. Declining state revenue led Gov. Jay Nixon to conclude earlier this year that Missouri wouldn’t have enough money to make midyear payments to districts totaling $43 million. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education had […]
April 1, 2010
Education funding is still being heavily debated in the Michigan legislature, with many parents and candidates puzzled by what’s going on and seeking soluti ons. Members of the Northville Democratic Club had a Town Hall Meeting March 9 at the Northville Public Library, inviting three education experts to speak on this hot topic. Speakers included […]
April 1, 2010
Public school districts in San Mateo County stand to lose more than $25 million in state funds through the 2010-11 fiscal year, according to an analysis released Monday by the California Budget Project. However, that amount is just part of the overall budget cuts that districts are bracing for given the state’s $20 billion deficit […]
March 31, 2010
Schools around the region could lose their favorable ratings this year because of a new federal guideline on special education. Even if the performance of Beach special education students improves this year, the school system could see half of its high schools miss federal testing benchmarks. States will no longer be able to add points […]
March 31, 2010
School districts across the state are holding public hearings this week on their dismal budgets, reluctantly asking voters to accept fewer services and higher property taxes as a result of deep cuts to state aid. Education officials said the sweeping cuts will frustrate schools across New Jersey — from wealthy suburbs to vast urban areas. […]
March 31, 2010
The epic year-long quest to improve access to health care for at least 31million more Americans ended Tuesday when President Obama signed the bill that won over the final votes needed to pass the legislation. "It represents a major step forward toward giving Americans with insurance and those without a sense of security when […]
March 31, 2010
A group represe nting Arizona hospitals is pursuing a ballot initiative that would tax the state’s high-income earners to help pay the health-care tab for the state’s neediest kids and adults. The Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association expects to file paperwork for the initiative later this week, aiming for a place on the November ballot. […]