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Budget woes are forcing school districts across the nation to scale back sports programs or try to pass on part or all of their costs to students and parents, The New York Times reports. District administrators say they have little choice as they face rising teacher salaries and mounting costs for benefits, special education classes […]

The cost of building schools, like most things lately, is climbing. That’s especially true in Massachusetts, where the escalating cost of the new Newton North High School ($197 million at last report) has drawn plenty of attention. The state’s treasurer, Timothy P. Cahill, who also doubles as chairman of the state’s School Building Authority, wants […]

Boston Mayor Thomas Menino wants Boston College to pay the city the $424,000 it will lose in taxes if the college converts a high-rise apartment complex to student housing. School officials say they will discuss the mayor’s request with him, but they point out that the university provides more than $5 million worth […]

Lawsuit raises question of who is responsible for school security when a private management firm runs a public school.