Maine
The Maine Monitor - June 15, 2025
As children played at recess during one of the final weeks of the school year, MSAD 58 Superintendent Laura Columbia explained how several towns began pushing to leave the school district this spring, mainly out of concern that their communities could lose their local schools. “I’m not coming here to try to close a school,…
Illinois
Naperville Community Television - June 13, 2025
A large-scale renovation billed as “thrilling” and “welcoming” is in the works at Waubonsie Valley High School. The 50-year-old school serving roughly 2,700 students is undergoing $143.8 million in modernizations, with $130 million funded by the district’s recent bond referendum. The work aims to improve circulation, visibility and natural light within the building, and to…
Massachusetts
Athol Daily News - June 13, 2025
In an effort to show the need for a new or renovated Athol High School, officials held a tour while outlining the process, which begins with a feasibility study. Athol Royalston Regional School District Superintendent Matt Ehrenworth, district Facilities Director T.J. Mallet and Athol High School Principal David King met with officials from Athol and…
Tennessee
Chattanoogan.com - June 11, 2025
Hamilton County Government, in partnership with Hamilton County Schools, is proposing the allocation of $8.55 million in bond funds to address high-priority facility needs across the school district. Developed collaboratively with the leadership of Hamilton County Schools, this proposal underscores a shared commitment to ensuring safe, functional, and well-maintained learning environments for students and educators.…
Pennsylvania
Triblive.com - June 11, 2025
After years of planning and debate, the Freeport Area School Board moved ahead Wednesday with a $55 million high school renovation project — and approved a tax increase to help fund it. Both measures passed 5-4. The school directors who voted for both were Christine Davies, Michael Huth, Gregory Selinger, Melanie Zembrzuski and Gary Risch…
New York
Gothamist - June 11, 2025
New York City kids could soon have more space to play outdoors. The City Council is set to approve a bill later this month aimed at keeping public school playgrounds open outside of school hours — part of a broader push by lawmakers to expand access to parks and recreational areas. The bill, sponsored by…
Oregon
Oregon Public Broadcasting - June 10, 2025
Portland Public Schools and other districts in the metro area released students early from classes and canceled after-school programs on Monday due to extreme heat and continued high temperatures. This happened despite districts taking steps to bring building temperatures down, such as overnight ventilation and portable fans. Schools’ poor infrastructure for high summer heat and…
Guam
Kuam News - June 9, 2025
How can idle or underused public schools be turned into revenue to support the maintenance of active campuses? Lawmakers discussed a bill that aims to do just that, drawing support from education officials at a recent public hearing. It’s a straightforward measure in intent, but one with far-reaching potential to support the Guam Department of…
Connecticut
Patch - June 8, 2025
Mayor Caroline Simmons on Thursday announced that $576 million in total state funding has been authorized for the Westhill High School and Roxbury Elementary School projects. The authorization was included in the state bond act, House Bill 7288, which passed on Wednesday, June 4. With the latest authorization, the maximum state grant commitment totals $434.8…
Arkansas
Arkansas Democrat Gazette - June 8, 2025
The North Little Rock School Board could settle on an official site plan for the district’s new middle school as soon as Thursday. The middle school project, which is estimated to cost $68 million by the time of completion, is being funded with $20.8 million in state partnership funding and $70 million generated from a…