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Clark school board hears warning over facilities

Wed, 22 May 2013 19:46:18 -0400

WINCHESTER, Kentucky - Clark County school board Chairman Michael Kuduk says the board will probably have to comply with orders from Kentucky Education Commissioner Terry Holliday to start implementing a controversial facilities plan.

School storm protection is spotty in tornado zones

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:34:04 -0400

MOORE, Oklahoma - With its single-story design and cinder-block walls, Plaza Towers Elementary School may have seemed sturdy when it was built a couple of generations ago. But a powerful tornado revealed the building's lack of modern safety standards, destroying the school and killing seven students.

Ohio student moved from hospital after shooting

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:13:58 -0400

CINCINNATI - A 17-year-old high school student who shot himself in a classroom last month continues to make progress in recovery efforts, his family said Wednesday.

USD getting big donation for athletic facilities

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:14:38 -0400

VERMILLION, South Dakota - CorTrust Bank is giving the University of South Dakota $1.5 million for an athletic facility expansion plan that includes a 6,000-seat arena.

Bond issue approved for Alabama armories, schools

Tue, 21 May 2013 01:04:13 -0400

MONTGOMERY, Alabama - The Alabama Legislature agreed on its last day to sell bonds to borrow $130 million to repair tornado-damaged schools, improve school technology equipment and build National Guard armories.

More Mount Vernon students try walking to school

Mon, 20 May 2013 12:25:17 -0400

MOUNT VERNON, Washington - More students at Centennial and Little Mountain elementary schools will be walking or biking to school starting Monday as part of a pilot project to test several safe walking zones around the schools.

Special officers tempting school security option

Sun, 19 May 2013 12:31:55 -0400

HACKENSACK, New Jersey - They get a little more than half the training of regular police officers, typically work part time for $15 to $20 an hour without benefits, and carry guns - and they might be patrolling the hallways of some North Jersey schools by the fall.

Report: Many Ind. school buses fail inspections

Sun, 19 May 2013 10:20:04 -0400

INDIANAPOLIS - Thousands of Indiana school buses have been cited for safety violations over the last year, including many with serious issues that could put students at risk.

Firm criticized in Fairbanks bus safety report

Sat, 18 May 2013 19:16:18 -0400

FAIRBANKS, Alaska - The company responsible for busing children to school in Fairbanks had a lax approach to safety before employees came forward with complaints, according to review done on behalf of the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District.

Mo. infrastructure proposals fail at state Capitol

Sat, 18 May 2013 12:41:14 -0400

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri - Numerous Missouri lawmakers wanted to seek voter approval to boost funding for Missouri's transportation system and pay for improvements at colleges and state facilities. Neither measure made it that far.

School to resume in tornado-damaged Cleburne

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:55:04 -0400

CLEBURNE, Texas - School is expected to resume Monday in a North Texas community where a tornado damaged homes and cut power.

Aberdeen school building honors long-time employee

Fri, 17 May 2013 07:25:04 -0400

ABERDEEN, South Dakota - The Aberdeen Public School District's new maintenance building is being dedicated in honor of the late Dale "Buz" Potter.

Livingston Parish to replace some of its bus fleet

Fri, 17 May 2013 06:49:05 -0400

LIVINGSTON, Louisiana - The Livingston Parish School Board has doubled its bus budget to allow the transportation director to replace a fifth of the oldest segment of the district's fleet.

Mo. bill would let sheriffs print gun permits

Thu, 16 May 2013 20:41:08 -0400

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri - Missouri's county sheriffs would become responsible for printing concealed weapons permits instead of the state Revenue Department under legislation sent to the governor Thursday.

Newtown parents seek more focus on school security

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:44:34 -0400

HARTFORD, Connecticut - The moment Alissa Parker learned of a shooting at her daughter's school, she suddenly regretted not pointing out what she had seen as security gaps at Sandy Hook Elementary School.

Ivy Tech dedicates new Batesville facility

Thu, 16 May 2013 04:09:46 -0400

BATESVILLE, Indiana - Ivy Tech Community College says it has dedicated a new campus facility in southeastern Indiana.

SC budget allows ads on school activity buses

Wed, 15 May 2013 07:01:10 -0400

COLUMBIA, South Carolina - South Carolina school districts may have a new option for fundraising next school year - selling advertisements on activity buses.

NC bill gets tough on drivers passing school buses

Tue, 14 May 2013 18:47:25 -0400

RALEIGH, North Carolina - North Carolina lawmakers want to increase the consequences for drivers who fail to stop for school buses picking up or dropping off students.

Sanford Pentagon to host NBA preseason game

Tue, 14 May 2013 09:44:35 -0400

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota - A $19 million basketball facility opening in Sioux Falls in the fall will host an NBA preseason game and a major college men's basketball game.

Half Acre to undergo $27 million project

Mon, 13 May 2013 08:58:42 -0400

LARAMIE, Wyoming - The Half Acre Gym at the University of Wyoming facility is set to undergo a $27 million renovation project beginning this month.

Salmon voters poised for 9th shot at school bond

Sun, 12 May 2013 18:21:08 -0400

BOISE, Idaho - Voters in the east-central Idaho town of Salmon have made a habit of rejecting plans to raise taxes to replace the elementary and middle schools.

Tornado causes $7M in damage to Oak Grove High

Sun, 12 May 2013 14:26:10 -0400

HATTIESBURG, Mississippi - Lamar County School District officials said a Feb. 10 tornado caused $7 million in damage to Oak Grove High and its baseball and football facilities.

Baltimore schools prep for massive renovations

Sun, 12 May 2013 08:50:41 -0400

BALTIMORE - Baltimore public schools are on the verge of a system-wide makeover that officials hope will provide safer learning conditions for students and spark an era of academic achievement.

Lafayette may ease rules for school bus drivers

Sat, 11 May 2013 13:10:12 -0400

LAFAYETTE, Louisiana - Lafayette Parish schools may make it easier to become a substitute school bus driver.

Some Pa. state schools allow guns amid review

Sat, 11 May 2013 03:07:28 -0400

KUTZTOWN, Pennsylvania - Students on some of Pennsylvania's college campuses might be carrying more than books.