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school budget stories: 6 news summaries

In US, Gym-Class Injuries
Up 150% in Past Decade

Large class sizes, fewer school nurses may be to blame

Aug 3, 09 4:52 PM CDT
(Newser) - American kids are suffering 150% more injuries in gym class than a decade ago, the AP reports. Over that period, a study found, there has been a renewed emphasis on physical-education class as a way to inculcate students with healthy habits and prevent obesity. But the increase in injuries may... More »

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sports • childhood obesity • school • injury • elementary school • school budget • budget deficit • gym • physical education

Teacher Puts Ads on Tests to Pay for Copies 

Budget cuts force test-happy prof to take drastic action

Dec 2, 08 2:17 PM CST
(Newser) - When his suburban San Diego high school cut his photocopy budget to $316, calculus teacher Tom Farber had a problem. Because he gives a lot of tests—to make sure his students have enough practice for their AP exam, he says—he racks up $500 a year in 3-cents-per-page copy... More »

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high school • advertising • school budget • tests

glossies

 Strapped Schools
 Say Bye to Bus Rides

New generation can tell grandkids they walked to school

Sep 7, 08 7:55 PM CDT
(Newser) - As high gas prices strangle US school budgets, more officials are cutting back where it hurts student scores least: school buses. Some schools are limiting or redesigning bus routes, but others have nixed busing entirely, leaving thousands of kids to hoof it under adult supervision. Some parents object, but many... More »

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environment • conservation • transportation • gas prices • school districts • school budget • fuel costs • school bus

Back-to-School Lists Bust Budgets

Cash-strapped districts turn to parents for 'communal' supplies

Aug 30, 08 6:34 AM CDT
(Newser) - Ever-expanding back-to-school lists are squeezing family budgets, the New York Times reports. The bill often tops three figures as school ask for pricey items like flash drives—often specifying the brand name. And many cash-strapped districts are turning to parents to provide supplies like paper towels, baby wipes and Band-Aids,... More »

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parents • student • back to school • school budget • school board

As Gas Prices Rise, Field Trips Go Virtual

Online outings 'can be the next best thing,' educator says

Jun 7, 08 2:08 PM CDT
(Newser) - More school buses are being left in park these days, thanks to rising fuel prices and technology that lets students go on “virtual field trips.” “If you can’t go somewhere, this can be the next best thing,” said one administrator, as schools enjoy low teleconferencing... More »

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education • student • gas prices • School costs • school budget • field trips

Calif. Crunch May Force Drastic Cuts

State might slash education funds,
free inmates early

Dec 22, 07 7:22 PM CST
(Newser) - California's dire financial straits may force the early release of 30,000 low-risk inmates and bring drastic cuts in education, the Los Angeles Times reports. Arnold Schwarzenegger will declare a fiscal emergency next month as the state wrestles with a $14.5 billion budget gap. The governor has ordered agencies... More »

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education • California • Arnold Schwarzenegger • state spending • inmates • prison population • school budget • California Senate Budget Committee • Los Angeles Unified School District • Proposition 98 • budget deficit • state sales tax • teacher

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