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What's News
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President's planned
back-to-school speech raises opponents' ire
President Obama is scheduled to deliver a back-to-school address
to students today, but some of his political opponents aren't happy
about it. Read
more
The year-old SimmonsCooper Cancer Institute building at Southern
Illinois University's School of Medicine will remain vacant
indefinitely because of the state's fiscal crisis, The Springfield
State Journal-Register reports. Read
more
A student from Spelman College in Atlanta died after
being hit by a stray bullet on the campus of nearby Clark Atlanta
University, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution says. Read
more
The emergency financial manager for Detroit Public Schools
has sued the school board, asserting that it violated his authority when
it promoted Teresa Gueyser from acting to general superintendent, The
Detroit News reports. Read
more
In a state where tobacco once ruled, Central Piedmont Community
College has decided to ban smoking on its six North Carolina
campuses, The Charlotte Observer says. Read
more
For more education headlines, click here.
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Feedback
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Close to
home
Last week, we asked whether school administrators or other
employees should be required to live within district boundaries. Here is
some of your feedback:
- "As a superintendent I did not live in either district where I
worked," says one reader. "...In each district my wife and I were unable
to find housing that we liked and were reluctant to build since
superintendents are viewed as an expendable commodity based on the whims
of the board."
Click
here to see more reader feedback or add your own comments.
This week, President
Obama's plans to give a back-to-school address to students has
raised concerns among some political opponents. Do you think it is
appropriate for the President of the United States to give such a
speech?
A. Yes. As the leader of the nation, the
president can motivate students to perform better through his advocacy
of education.
B. No. In the existing political climate, a
presidential speech will only further polarize people.
C. Other.
What do you think?
E-mail your answer and any other comments HERE or add
them online at Schoolhouse Beat-The Blog.
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Local Government Summit: Stepping Forward into Tomorrow's
Local Government Now
Virtual Conference - October 20, 2009
Learn best practices at informative and engaging sessions, interact with
industry partners and live booth personnel, and network with fellow
colleagues throughout the virtual summit. The day-long free virtual
conference will focus on practical resources, tools and methods for:
Developing innovative processes for service delivery to
citizens and businesses
Leveraging technology to drive local government
transparency
Streamlining internal organization efficiencies and
collaboration
Register
for free today!
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Construction Corner
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Charter high school moves
into former Sears power plant
The Henry Ford Academy: Power House Charter High School
has moved into its new home, The Chicago Tribune says: the former
Sears & Roebuck power plant on the West Side of Chicago. Read
more
The University of Washington will receive $126 million to
build a facility to observe life on the floor of the Pacific Ocean,
The Seattle Times says. Read
more
Boston University's new high-rise residence hall is perhaps
the most opulent student housing to ever grace the area's college
landscape, The Boston Globe says. Read
more
To view the web's most extensive portfolio
of outstanding education construction projects, visit SchoolDesigns.com.
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Projects Needed for 2010
Calendar of Industry Events
The 2010 American School & University Calendar of
Industry Events is going digital, with a limited number of months
available as
a budget-friendly marketing opportunity for your project. The Calendar
will be
featured on SchoolDesigns.com and ASUmag.com to view and print
throughout 2010.
Sponsorship includes your month on the Calendar, logo and project photo
in the
December 2009 issue of the magazine, sponsor email announcing the
Calendar and
a dedicated email just for your firm before your sponsored month -- plus
your
project will be added to the SchoolDesigns.com searchable gallery free
of
charge. Months are available on a first-come, first-served basis. If
interested, please respond by Oct. 9. For more information, or to
reserve a
month, contact Molly Roudebush at mroudebush@asumag.com
or (913) 967-1959.
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AS&U Articles
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Now online from
American School & University:
A recent study on how the condition of a school building can affect
academic achievement provides empirical evidence of the effects of
building quality on academic outcomes....
Read the
entire article, "Color Sense."
ALSO:
School design has developed into a specialized area in the interior
design field. When considering candidates for a school or university
project, education institutions should move beyond a prospective
designer's resume of experience and accomplishments in order to get a
better handle on what to expect when working together....
Read
the entire article, "Creative Partnerships."
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Bonds & Levies
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Montana district wins bond
vote for new junior-senior high school
Voters in the Huntley Project (Mont.) school district have
approved a $9.75 million bond proposal for a new combined junior high
and high school, The Billings Gazette says. Read
more
Voters in the Independence (Mo.) School District will decide
the fate of an $85 million school bond proposal on Nov. 3, The Kansas
City Star says. Read
more
The Belton (Texas) school board has scheduled a $29 million
bond election on Nov. 3 to acquire funds for a middle school, The
Temple Daily Telegram says. Read
more
The Dallas (Ore.) school board has placed an $8.6 million
bond on the Nov. 3 ballot, The Salem Statesman Journal says.
Read
more
For more news on school bonds and referendums,
visit American School & University's Daily News Headlines.
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Stats Corner
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Employee
misconduct
Source: The Columbus Dispatch
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Calendar
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Coming
events:
Sept. 21-24: ASIS
International, 55th Annual Seminar and Exhibits, Anaheim,
Calif.
Sept. 24-25: Engineering Green Buildings Conference & Expo 2009,
Nashville, Tenn.
Sept. 27-29: Council of Educational Facility Planners
International (CEFPI), Annual World Conference and Expo, Washington,
D.C.
For more upcoming education-related events and
conferences, visit our online
calendar.
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