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    American School & University offers insights to education and design professionals about key facility issues: planning, construction, renovation, maintenance and management.

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    New York City Department of Education
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    Chancellor of New York city schools says he is stepping down

    Sept. 25, 2024
    David Banks, who has led the nation's largest school system since 2022, will depart at the end of the year as a federal probe of Mayor Eric Adams' administration continues.
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    Rice University student shot to death in apparent murder-suicide

    Aug. 28, 2024
    Andrea Rodriguez Avila's body was found in her residence hall; the body of the suspected shooter, whom she had been dating, was found next to her.
    Google
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    Former elementary is called back into service in Highline (Washington) district

    Aug. 26, 2024
    The old Beverly Park Elementary building will house two secondary school programs after a fire significantly damaged their home campus.
    University of Georgia
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    University of Georgia plans 565-student freshman residence hall

    Aug. 26, 2024
    The $72 million facility is expected to be completed by summer 2026.
    Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
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    3 school buildings open for 2024-25 in Charlotte-Mecklenburg (North Carolina) district

    Aug. 26, 2024
    A new high school, a new elementary, and a replacement elementary school welcome students for the first time.

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