Freeport district cuts bus route for 62 students to save about $75,000
Freeport School District 145 plans to eliminate a bus route serving 62 Center and Blackhawk elementary students starting with the 2026-27 school year.
Education
Schools, colleges, education policy, funding, enrollment, curriculum, labor, students, and academic institutions.
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Macon County schools begin 2026-27 year August 3; August 6 election day is a no-school day
Macon County Schools will open the 2026-27 school year on August 3, 2026, with August 6 set aside as an election-day closure.
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Elizabeth Breaks Ground on New Joseph Battin School
Elizabeth officials and the state school development authority marked the April 21 groundbreaking of a new Joseph Battin School project.
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UNICEF Warns Global Volatility Is Disrupting Children’s Education and Family Stability
UNICEF’s 2026 global outlook says overlapping geopolitical, climate, technological and social pressures are disrupting education, increasing exposure to violence and separating families. The agency is calling for children and young people to have a stronger role in peacebuilding and public decisions.
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Alachua schools designate 23 campuses for free meals for all students next school year
Alachua County Public Schools designated 23 schools, including some charter campuses, to provide free breakfast and lunch to every student during the 2026-27 school year.
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Monroe schools will issue digital bus passes and may change stops for Williamstown students
Monroe Township Public Schools will move 2026–27 bus passes and stop information to Genesis, while route optimization may change some bus stops.
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New Mexico Junior College commits nearly $7 million to remodel Mansur Hall
New Mexico Junior College has committed $6.99 million to renovate Mansur Hall in Hobbs and modernize its classroom space.
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Wadsworth school tax proposal remains unresolved after five-option certification process
Wadsworth City Schools approved five possible tax options for certification June 30 and scheduled a July 20 meeting to decide which proposal, if any, to pursue.
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Oakwood Elementary renovations will move Yanceyville K-5 students to South Elementary
Oakwood Elementary’s K-5 students will attend South Elementary during renovations planned for the 2026-27 school year. Caswell County Schools also changed start times to support tiered bus routes.
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Aitkin school district campus plan draws $5 million grant recommendation
The Minnesota IRRRB recommended $5 million for infrastructure and site development tied to Aitkin Independent School District’s proposed $70.44 million unified campus.
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Grand Haven school board puts $98.6 million facilities bond on November ballot
Grand Haven Area Public Schools’ Board of Education voted 7-0 to place a $98.6 million facilities bond proposal before voters on Nov. 3, 2026.
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Woodbridge advances proposed Hopelawn elementary school after seeking state review and park-land approval
Woodbridge is moving forward with plans for a proposed K-5 elementary school in Hopelawn, including a request to use 4.429 acres of Clyde Avenue Park and an agreement involving PILOT payments.
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Arthur school district advances summer construction and relocation plans for ALAH High School
Arthur CUSD 305 is preparing for summer 2026 moving, demolition and building activity tied to the ALAH High School project.
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Muscle Shoals school board approves $60 million bond for new elementary school
The Muscle Shoals Board of Education unanimously approved a 30-year, $60 million bond on May 7 to finance a new elementary school behind Webster Elementary School.
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Sallisaw voters will decide on $23.6 million school bond package Aug. 25
Sallisaw Public Schools has placed a $23.6 million bond proposal before voters for the Aug. 25, 2026, election, with projects focused on fine arts, athletics and student safety.
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Shelton schools plan to eliminate 14 positions after 2026-27 budget decision
Shelton Public Schools plans to eliminate 14 positions for the 2026-27 school year after the Board of Education adopted a budget matching the amount allocated by the Board of Aldermen.
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New Spring High School construction remains ahead of schedule for expected 2026 opening
Spring ISD says construction of the replacement Spring High School campus remains ahead of schedule, with work continuing inside the building and on athletic facilities.
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Winneconne school district continues $28.3 million facilities program as middle-school work advances
Winneconne voters approved $28.3 million for school facility improvements in 2023. Work at Winneconne Middle School includes classroom-area renovations, building-system upgrades and accessibility improvements, while three students have studied a possible future elementary-school concept.
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Hollister students to move to new $48 million Eastman Leadership Academy as aging school closes
Hollister and Pittman elementary students are expected to attend the new pre-K-through-eighth-grade Eastman Leadership Academy in fall 2026 after years of problems at the older buildings.
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ETSU launches graduate program focused on environment, health and disaster science
East Tennessee State University has received state approval for a new master’s degree combining environmental health, infectious disease, epidemiology and disaster sciences. Applications are open ahead of a fall 2026 launch.
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Traverse City schools approve more than $42 million in Central Grade renovation contracts
Traverse City Area Public Schools approved more than $42.1 million in contracts for renovation and reconstruction work at Central Grade School.
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West Springfield Seeks Project Manager for John Ashley and Fausey Elementary School Work
West Springfield has issued a solicitation for an owner’s project manager to oversee design and construction planning for possible additions or renovations at two elementary schools.