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School Board Discusses Budget Gap

A local school board is discussing some drastic measures to make up for a budget shortfall for the next school year. More

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Could School Bus Ads Save School Budgets?

School districts have imposed all sorts of drastic cuts to save money during the down economy, canceling field trips and making parents pay for everything from tissues to sports transportation. More

New School Zones Will Move 1,500 Students

Following a heated meeting, a local school board voted to change boundary lines for 14 schools. More

School Board To Decide On New Zoning

A local school board is discussing new zoning to ease overcrowding, but parents are not pleased with the idea of moving schools. More

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Nazi Symbols Found Painted On School

White supremacist symbols are found on the walls of a Central Florida high school. More

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Ellen Gives $30K To Miss. Lesbian In Prom Flap

A lesbian high school student embroiled in a legal flap over her school's prom policy has received a $30,000 scholarship on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show." More

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Ban NCAA Teams With Low Grad Rates?

U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan pushes a proposal to bar men's college basketball teams from postseason play if they fail to graduate 40 percent of their players. More
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PepsiCo Cuts Sugary Drinks From Schools Worldwide

PepsiCo plans to remove sugary drinks from schools worldwide, following the success of programs in the U.S. aimed at cutting down on childhood obesity. More

Conn. Would Waive Student Loans In 'Green' Jobs

Connecticut state legislation would waive thousands of dollars in loans for students who earn degrees or certificates in green technology and other jobs. More

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