Former Urbana University campus in Urbana, Ohio, slated to …
WEBMay 5, 2022 · The former campus of Urbana University in Urbana, Ohio, will house a program focused on developing athletes. The Braxton Miller Foundation is buying the 115-acre campus and will create the Pro Development Institute, reports The Dayton Daily News.Miller played football at Ohio State University and in the NFL. The foundation says the institute “will become the first-ever dual collegiate and ...
Catholic high school in Portland, Ore., breaks ground on new …
WEBJuly 29, 2020. De La Salle North High School's $20.5 million facility is set to open in 2021. Mike Kennedy. De La Salle North Catholic High School in Portland, Ore., has broken ground on its new campus. The new building is scheduled to open in fall 2021 and will be the first new Catholic high school campus in Portland in more than 50 years.
Top Ten: Issues Impacting College Administrators
WEBJan 1, 2001 · Government statistics show that the average tuition, room and board at a public four-year college or university has climbed from $2,577 in 1976-77 to $11,834 in 1998-99. Costs at private four-year schools, which can't depend on public funding, have risen even faster, from $3,977 in 1976-77 to $19,970 in 1998-99.
A Place to Play - American School & University
WEBApr 1, 2007 · Clemyjontri Park in McLean, Va., is a play place that physically challenges children and engages them in educational activities. The inclusionary playground was designed primarily for children with disabilities and provides many accessible solutions that accommodate the use of wheelchairs, walkers and braces. It …
MacMurray College is closing after 174 years - American School
WEBApr 7, 2020 · After years of financial struggles, MacMurray College in Jacksonville, Ill., will shut down for good at the end of the spring semester. The Springfield State Journal-Register reports that leaders of the four-year liberal arts college decided there was no viable financial path forward in light of declining enrollments, rising competitive costs, and an insufficient endowment.
Security Best Practices - American School & University
WEBJun 1, 2021 · Restricting access is an important element of security. Evaluate the points of access to school grounds, and consider perimeter barriers such as fencing that make access easier to monitor. Schools also should work to eliminate potential hiding places for intruders, such as large, untrimmed bushes, and ensure that plenty of lighting is installed ...
Ann Arbor district outlines plans for building upgrades covered in …
WEBDec 7, 2020 · The Ann Arbor (Mich.) School District has unveiled a draft plan for how its $1 billion in bonds will be spent over the next 10 years and beyond.. The Ann Arbor News reports that the school board is working on a tentative timeline of when renovations will take place throughout the district’s 35 buildings. "It is the first chapter of about a 30-year endeavor," Ann Arbor Superintendent Jeanice ...
Clean and Safe Washroom School Maintenance
WEBMarch 1, 2012. Washroom maintenance is an important component of overall school health. Mike Kennedy. Having clean, safe, well-maintained washrooms may not enhance a school’s reputation—the good maintenance practices may not provide any clues about the quality of the teachers or how well students are performing.
$375 million high school is in the works for Waltham, Mass.
WEBDec 28, 2020 · Mike Kennedy. A $375 million high school is in the works in Waltham, Mass. Waltham Pitch reports that the new Waltham High School is slated to be about 414,854 square feet and serve 1,830 students when it opens in 2024. The existing high school building is 449,700 square feet and was constructed in 1968; additions were built …
36th Annual Maintenance & Operations Cost Study for Schools
WEBApr 1, 2007 · Spending by school districts on maintenance and operations increased in 2006-07, reversing years of historic low expenditures. According to American School & University's 36th annual Maintenance and Operations Cost Study, the median school district spends 9.19 percent of total district expenditures …