closures – Brushwood Media Network

Tax levies, not school closures, may be used to close Seattle Schools budget gap

Tuesday, November 26 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Seattle Public Schools Superintendent Brent Jones is officially withdrawing his proposed plan to close elementary schools and is exploring increased levies to fill a...

Seattle schools to announce school closures this month; staff cuts to come after

Sunday, October 13 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Seattle Public Schools will reveal five schools up for closure later this month, with the district exploring future staff cuts to address a continuing...

Illinois quick hits: Early voting begins; Rally planned over Chicago school closures

Thursday, September 26 by The Center Square

Early voting begins Early voting for the Nov. 5 general election begins Thursday...

Up to 21 Seattle schools face closures in proposed plan to fill budget hole

Thursday, September 12 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Seattle Public Schools revealed two potential school consolidation plans to save the district funding as it faces a $100 million budget deficit. ...

Seattle Schools will reveal proposed school closures in October

Thursday, August 29 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Parents and faculty of Seattle Public Schools will soon learn which school buildings will close as the district works to fix a $100 million...

Closures and layoffs present challenges for Illinois economic development

Thursday, August 8 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – A Central Illinois economic council is aiming to develop the region’s workforce in challenging times. ...

New York Republicans blast Hochul over prison closures

Wednesday, August 7 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) — New York Republicans are blasting Gov. Kathy Hochul's decision to close several state prisons, saying the move will cost jobs and jeopardize public safety...