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18 hours ago

Palisades fire severely damages famed high school featured in many Hollywood films, including 'Carrie' and 'Freaky Friday'

Palisades Charter High School is severely damaged by wildfires, but no students or staff were harmed as school was on winter break.
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Mayor Adams, face facts - and close failing schools before it's too late

New York City's public education system faces a critical need for school closures due to declining enrollment and unsustainable financial practices.

DOE Mulls Closing Down Brooklyn School Due to Low Enrollment

New York City is considering closing P.S. 25 due to financial and performance challenges linked to declining enrollment.

SFUSD: Harvey Milk Elementary families, staff devastated by potential closure

The Harvey Milk Civil Rights Elementary School is set to potentially close due to budget cuts, deeply impacting the community's sense of belonging.

No, San Francisco doesn't need to close schools. The problems go way deeper.

The San Francisco Unified School District's financial troubles reveal deep systemic issues beyond just budget deficits.

Local construction firm picked to rebuild Stege Elementary

Stege Elementary School is being rebuilt after years of complaints about unsafe conditions and environmental hazards led to its closure.

Jeremy Corbyn warns pupils left with nowhere to go as Islington school faces closure

Highbury Quadrant Primary School faces potential closure due to low enrollment caused by housing crises and declining birth rates, affecting community and children's welfare.

Mayor Adams, face facts - and close failing schools before it's too late

New York City's public education system faces a critical need for school closures due to declining enrollment and unsustainable financial practices.

DOE Mulls Closing Down Brooklyn School Due to Low Enrollment

New York City is considering closing P.S. 25 due to financial and performance challenges linked to declining enrollment.

SFUSD: Harvey Milk Elementary families, staff devastated by potential closure

The Harvey Milk Civil Rights Elementary School is set to potentially close due to budget cuts, deeply impacting the community's sense of belonging.

No, San Francisco doesn't need to close schools. The problems go way deeper.

The San Francisco Unified School District's financial troubles reveal deep systemic issues beyond just budget deficits.

Local construction firm picked to rebuild Stege Elementary

Stege Elementary School is being rebuilt after years of complaints about unsafe conditions and environmental hazards led to its closure.

Jeremy Corbyn warns pupils left with nowhere to go as Islington school faces closure

Highbury Quadrant Primary School faces potential closure due to low enrollment caused by housing crises and declining birth rates, affecting community and children's welfare.
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2 weeks ago

Plan to Close Crown Heights School Shelved After Community Outcry

Community members were not involved in the decision to close P.S./M.S. 394, leading to heightened tension and outcry during the Panel for Education Policy meeting.
#mpox

German school temporarily closed after mpox case reported DW 12/16/2024

A school in North Rhine-Westphalia closed due to mpox infections, impacting students and leading to online lessons.

Mpox: German school temporarily closed after case reported DW 12/16/2024

A school in North Rhine-Westphalia was closed as a precaution due to two children infected with the mpox virus, transitioning to online lessons.

German school temporarily closed after mpox case reported DW 12/16/2024

A school in North Rhine-Westphalia closed due to mpox infections, impacting students and leading to online lessons.

Mpox: German school temporarily closed after case reported DW 12/16/2024

A school in North Rhine-Westphalia was closed as a precaution due to two children infected with the mpox virus, transitioning to online lessons.
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Fire at Baltimore Lumberyard Closes Highway and Schools

A significant fire at a Baltimore lumberyard led to school cancellations and highway closures, but no injuries were reported.

Power out, one school closed after late night Hillsboro crash

A hit-and-run crash caused a school closure and power outages in Hillsboro.
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Six more Hackney schools under threat of closure due to lack of children

Six primary schools in Hackney face potential closure due to declining pupil numbers and funding issues.

East San Jose school district to close six campuses next year - San Jose Spotlight

East San Jose's Alum Rock Union School District will close six schools to save $10 million and improve resource allocation for students.

East San Jose district plans to close a middle school - San Jose Spotlight

Educators and parents are fighting to prevent the closure of a middle school in East San Jose due to low enrollment and struggling students.
Superintendent Bauer acknowledges the difficulty of the decision but emphasizes the need for adjustments to manage declining enrollment and financial constraints.

San Jose charter school closes as Bay Area districts face declining enrollment and million dollar budget deficits

DCP Alum Rock High School in San Jose to close due to declining enrollment and budget deficit.
School's administration faces tough decision balancing finances and student needs.

Six more Hackney schools under threat of closure due to lack of children

Six primary schools in Hackney face potential closure due to declining pupil numbers and funding issues.

East San Jose school district to close six campuses next year - San Jose Spotlight

East San Jose's Alum Rock Union School District will close six schools to save $10 million and improve resource allocation for students.

East San Jose district plans to close a middle school - San Jose Spotlight

Educators and parents are fighting to prevent the closure of a middle school in East San Jose due to low enrollment and struggling students.
Superintendent Bauer acknowledges the difficulty of the decision but emphasizes the need for adjustments to manage declining enrollment and financial constraints.

San Jose charter school closes as Bay Area districts face declining enrollment and million dollar budget deficits

DCP Alum Rock High School in San Jose to close due to declining enrollment and budget deficit.
School's administration faces tough decision balancing finances and student needs.
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Plumstead school could close due to plummeting numbers and 1.2million deficit

Gallions Mount Primary School may close due to a drastic decline in pupil numbers and a projected £1.2 million deficit by 2026.

Greenwich school earmarked for closure due to plummeting pupil numbers and 1.2m deficit

Gallions Mount Primary School in Greenwich is proposed for closure due to declining enrollment and funding deficits.
Projected pupil enrollment has decreased dramatically, leading to significant financial challenges for the school.

Plumstead school could close due to plummeting numbers and 1.2million deficit

Gallions Mount Primary School may close due to a drastic decline in pupil numbers and a projected £1.2 million deficit by 2026.

Greenwich school earmarked for closure due to plummeting pupil numbers and 1.2m deficit

Gallions Mount Primary School in Greenwich is proposed for closure due to declining enrollment and funding deficits.
Projected pupil enrollment has decreased dramatically, leading to significant financial challenges for the school.
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Good Morning, News: Oregon Dems on Mute, Zenith Energy Terminal on Froze, and Was That Unexpected Funnel Cloud Just a Land Spout?

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has paused the permitting process for the controversial Zenith Energy terminal, surprising many.
St. Helens School District is closed amid serious allegations and indictments against teachers for sexual abuse.
#public-health

Pakistan shuts schools in Lahore over record pollution DW 11/03/2024

Lahore primary schools to close for a week due to severe air pollution.

Elementary school closed as norovirus spreads in Santa Cruz County

Norovirus outbreak at Valencia Elementary led to school closure to prevent further spread.
Parents support the closure due to health concerns and low attendance.

Pakistan shuts schools in Lahore over record pollution DW 11/03/2024

Lahore primary schools to close for a week due to severe air pollution.

Elementary school closed as norovirus spreads in Santa Cruz County

Norovirus outbreak at Valencia Elementary led to school closure to prevent further spread.
Parents support the closure due to health concerns and low attendance.
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Water main break causes Hopkins school to close on Tuesday

Meadowbrook Elementary School is closed due to a water main break, affecting all programming and staff availability.

Embattled SFUSD superintendent gets earful from Harvey Milk parents, kids

The proposed closure of Harvey Milk Civil Rights Academy has sparked significant community backlash and highlights the school's unique role in supporting LGBTQIA+ students.
#education-policy

Parents fear special needs pupils will suffer if Hackney school closes

Parents and teachers fear the potential harm to special needs children from the proposed merger and closure of Oldhill Community School. The emotional impact is significant.

SFUSD superintendent defends closure and merger plans as he meets with upset parents

San Francisco's school closure plan faces backlash from parents and students, highlighting concerns over transparency and educational quality.

Parents fear special needs pupils will suffer if Hackney school closes

Parents and teachers fear the potential harm to special needs children from the proposed merger and closure of Oldhill Community School. The emotional impact is significant.

SFUSD superintendent defends closure and merger plans as he meets with upset parents

San Francisco's school closure plan faces backlash from parents and students, highlighting concerns over transparency and educational quality.
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#san-francisco

Day Around the Bay: Mission Street Harley-Davidson Shop Has Closed

The San Francisco Harley-Davidson shop on Mission Street has closed, Mission Bay School may not open, and various events and incidents have occurred in the area.

Tuesday Morning Topline: SF School Closure Shortlist Drops Today

San Francisco's school closure eligibility list won't be finalized until November.
Downtown office attendance is lagging behind other cities, hindering economic recovery.
70% of Bay Area residents favor Prop 36 for stricter crime penalties.
BART sees reported safety improvements after new fare enforcement measures.

Day Around the Bay: Mission Street Harley-Davidson Shop Has Closed

The San Francisco Harley-Davidson shop on Mission Street has closed, Mission Bay School may not open, and various events and incidents have occurred in the area.

Tuesday Morning Topline: SF School Closure Shortlist Drops Today

San Francisco's school closure eligibility list won't be finalized until November.
Downtown office attendance is lagging behind other cities, hindering economic recovery.
70% of Bay Area residents favor Prop 36 for stricter crime penalties.
BART sees reported safety improvements after new fare enforcement measures.
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#visitation-academy

Generations of former students bid farewell to Visitation Academy * Brooklyn Paper

Visitation Academy in Bay Ridge permanently closed its doors after 169 years, marking a significant loss for the community and alumni.

Nun you can do about it! Visitation Academy to shut down at end of school year * Brooklyn Paper

Visitation Academy, an all-girls Catholic school in Bay Ridge, is closing at the end of the school year.
The school has decided to sell the property, ending its 169-year legacy in Brooklyn education.

Generations of former students bid farewell to Visitation Academy * Brooklyn Paper

Visitation Academy in Bay Ridge permanently closed its doors after 169 years, marking a significant loss for the community and alumni.

Nun you can do about it! Visitation Academy to shut down at end of school year * Brooklyn Paper

Visitation Academy, an all-girls Catholic school in Bay Ridge, is closing at the end of the school year.
The school has decided to sell the property, ending its 169-year legacy in Brooklyn education.
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At least five killed as ethnic violence flares in India's Manipur

Manipur schools closed due to escalating violence between ethnic communities, with five deaths reported amidst ongoing clashes.
Court ruling on economic benefits has heightened tensions between Meitei and Kuki communities.
#cybersecurity

Biggin Hill school closes as ransom demanded in major cyber attack

Charles Darwin School is temporarily closed due to a Ransomware cyber-attack, with ongoing investigations to assess data breaches.

NJ: Freehold Township School District is forced to close 8 schools Monday due to cyber security threat.

Freehold Township School District closed due to cybersecurity incident
Schools experiencing technical difficulties and working with cybersecurity experts

Biggin Hill school closes as ransom demanded in major cyber attack

Charles Darwin School is temporarily closed due to a Ransomware cyber-attack, with ongoing investigations to assess data breaches.

NJ: Freehold Township School District is forced to close 8 schools Monday due to cyber security threat.

Freehold Township School District closed due to cybersecurity incident
Schools experiencing technical difficulties and working with cybersecurity experts
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#lawsuit

L.A. hotel's homeless residents forced school to shut down, lawsuit says

Academy of Media Arts in downtown Los Angeles abruptly closed, leaving 50 students from low-income families scrambling.
The school's founder filed a lawsuit, claiming that the presence of homeless people in the building made it unsafe.

Plaintiffs Fighting Golden Gate Closure Given Chance To Continue Fighting

Golden Gate University School of Law won't reopen for fall, lawsuit dismissed but possibility for amendments

L.A. hotel's homeless residents forced school to shut down, lawsuit says

Academy of Media Arts in downtown Los Angeles abruptly closed, leaving 50 students from low-income families scrambling.
The school's founder filed a lawsuit, claiming that the presence of homeless people in the building made it unsafe.

Plaintiffs Fighting Golden Gate Closure Given Chance To Continue Fighting

Golden Gate University School of Law won't reopen for fall, lawsuit dismissed but possibility for amendments
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Community shocked at sewage, vermin and other deplorable' school conditions detailed in Richmond

The dilapidated state of Stege Elementary School highlights years of unsafe conditions that were not openly shared by the district.
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School invites past pupils to last ever fete as it closes after 162 years

Children at a 162-year-old primary school are attending the final fete before it closes this week due to declining pupil rolls.

Former pupils and staff urged to attend final fete as school is forced to close

Colvestone Primary School in Dalston is closing after 162 years due to declining pupil rolls and financial pressure, urging former pupils and staff to attend the final fete.
The school plans to merge with Princess May Primary School, with the closure event featuring various activities for pupils and aiming to celebrate the school's history.

School invites past pupils to last ever fete as it closes after 162 years

Children at a 162-year-old primary school are attending the final fete before it closes this week due to declining pupil rolls.

Former pupils and staff urged to attend final fete as school is forced to close

Colvestone Primary School in Dalston is closing after 162 years due to declining pupil rolls and financial pressure, urging former pupils and staff to attend the final fete.
The school plans to merge with Princess May Primary School, with the closure event featuring various activities for pupils and aiming to celebrate the school's history.
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Birmingham-Southern makes the College World Series, even as the school closes

Birmingham-Southern College baseball team celebrates Super Regional win amidst school's closure.

Greenwich primary school set to close due to plummeting pupil numbers

Plans to close Holy Family Catholic Primary School in Kidbrooke due to financial issues and declining student enrollment.

Unionized teachers at San Jose charter school vote no confidence in CEO over budget slashes and school shutdown

Unionized teachers at Downtown College Prep expressed no confidence in the CEO due to budget cuts and school closure affecting low-income students of color in San Jose.

Elite NJ private school closes Wednesday after 'threatening' racist graffiti found in bathroom

Elite private school in NJ closed due to threatening message targeting black and Hispanic communities; previous racism scandal involved students sharing offensive language.

North York high school closed while Toronto police investigate bomb threat | CBC News

School in Toronto's Mount Pleasant East neighborhood closed due to bomb threat.

Islington primary school in ghost area' to shut amid falling pupil numbers

London's Blessed Sacrament Catholic School faces closure due to declining student numbers despite financial stability.
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Plans to shut half-empty primary school take step forward

Islington Council plans to close Blessed Sacrament RC Primary School due to low enrollment.
The school has just six pupils in its reception class, but space for 30 children.

Primary school to close despite threat to become academy

Low enrollment due to falling birth rate and outmigration led to the closure of Blessed Sacrament RC Primary School in Islington.
Financial implications and the potential impact on existing students were key considerations in the decision-making process.

Plans to shut half-empty primary school take step forward

Islington Council plans to close Blessed Sacrament RC Primary School due to low enrollment.
The school has just six pupils in its reception class, but space for 30 children.

Primary school to close despite threat to become academy

Low enrollment due to falling birth rate and outmigration led to the closure of Blessed Sacrament RC Primary School in Islington.
Financial implications and the potential impact on existing students were key considerations in the decision-making process.
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East San Jose schools in jeopardy of shuttering - San Jose Spotlight

Residents celebrate postponement of middle school closure in East San Jose.
School district considers closing more campuses due to financial challenges.

Gastrointestinal disease explodes in Ala. elementary school; 773 kids out

773 students were absent at Fairhope West Elementary School due to a gastrointestinal outbreak.
Health officials suspect the outbreak may be norovirus due to symptoms like vomiting and diarrhea.

Downham school to reopen after closure over health concerns

School closed due to blocked drain and water supply issue
Students encouraged to continue learning online during closure

Downham school shut due to recommendations from health authorities'

School closed due to health and safety concerns
Students encouraged to continue education online

'Good' school may shut after 'inadequate' primary becomes academy

Pooles Park Primary School in Finsbury Park will be taken over by an academy trust following its 'inadequate' rating.
Islington Council has proposed the closure of Montem Primary School through a merger with Duncombe Primary School.

Silicon Valley school district changes how its officials are chosen - San Jose Spotlight

The Fremont Union High School District will switch from at-large elections to electing area-based board members.
The change aims to increase representation in areas that have been without a trustee seat for years.

Primary school in Kidbrooke plans to close due to falling pupil numbers

Holy Family Roman Catholic Primary School in Kidbrooke is set to close due to decreasing student numbers and lack of funding.
The closure of the school is attributed to a drop in baptisms and a lack of students selecting it as their first choice.

NYC mayor defends booting students from school for migrants: 'We did the right thing' | KOMO

New York City Mayor Eric Adams defends the decision to temporarily close a high school to house migrants.
Adams emphasizes the importance of prioritizing the safety of children in emergency situations.

Newton elementary school closed for day after unexpected death of staff member

A staff member at Franklin School in Newton has died unexpectedly.
The school was closed for a day but will reopen on Wednesday.
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7 months ago

Children's addresses leaked in UK cyber attack

A cyber attack on a UK school resulted in the leaking of children's personal information, leading to school closure.

Parent slams 'unacceptable' decision to close Sutton school for election

The closure of Muschamp Primary School for use as a polling station is causing significant disruption for children with speech and language disorders and other neurodiversities.

Sidcup school unable to open to pupils after being vandalised overnight

Hurstmere School in Sidcup closed due to vandalism, but will reopen the next day for students to return.

Hammersmith school closed amid two-day police stand-off with man on roof

A school in Hammersmith was closed for 3 days due to a police stand-off with a man on the roof.

'An unsafe condition': After dry rot forces red-tagging of Longfellow Middle School, campus will relocate for the next two years

Longfellow Middle School campus in Berkeley to be closed for at least two years due to severe dry rot damage threatening structural integrity.
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