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Tucson Unified School District closes 11 schools to cope with huge budget shortfall

Arizona—May 20 , 2013

Many Arizona public school students start their summer vacation this week, but it is a bittersweet t ...

D.C. to make up to 16 vacant schools available for charters

District of Columbia—May 20 , 2013

District Mayor Vincent Gray announced Monday that 16 former public school buildings would be made av ...

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Baltimore City School Construction Bill Passes
In early April, the Baltimore City School Construction and Revitalization Act of 2013 was approved by the Maryland House of Delegates after being passed by the Senate. With the signing of this bill, the State, Baltimore City, and Baltimore City Public Schools will contribute a total of $60 million in funds annually to leverage $1 billion in revenue bonds to implement Phase I of the city school system's 10-Year Plan which will include 15 new schools and 35+ major renovations. Read press release from the ACLU-Maryland. Read more …

Fact Sheet on PK-12 Public School Facility Infrastructure

To help answer questions about the condition and support of PK-12 school facilities, the 21st Century School F Read more …

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