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Have you ever wondered how FERPA might apply differently to students living in off-campus housing? Learn more about how to approach a student living off-campus with unpaid rent or deposits by reading this month's featured Ask The FERPA Professors article. #GoldenFERPA #HigherEd https://lnkd.in/g98KPTJy

School choice is an integral part of America’s education system, but does it impact property values, real estate development, and economic growth? Yes.    #terramoor #landdevelopment #landacquisition #realestate https://lnkd.in/eXzTYC2R

The HISD bond for $4.4 billion failed this past election. Can it ever pass one under the administration of Superintendent Mike Miles during the state takeover? Blake Heller and I weigh in on why we think the bond failed and how Miles and his team might be able to get one passed in May. The high level takeaway: 1) Instead of maligning voters, focus on giving them high quality information about how new reforms have improved student achievement and connect this to a long term vision of success. 2) Communication must be a two-way street. The community needs meaningful opportunities to share their cares and concerns, and then see HISD leadership address them. Where trust is lacking (and it is), it is the responsibility of our leaders to rebuild it. https://lnkd.in/gYdKuDvh #statetakeover #educationpolitics #government #HISD #Texas #Houston

A win for homeowners and students! Living in a free-tuition state means big savings on education while enjoying the perks of affordable housing. Could your dream state be on this list? Check out what this article says about Louisiana! #oldrepublicexchange #realestateinvestor #louisianarealestate #1031exchange https://bit.ly/40TNOHj

On this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we are reflecting, with sorrow, on the history and legacy of residential schools. Did you know there were 140 federally run residential schools in Canada that operated between 1867 and 1996? #NDTR

New Post: Wu continues to look at reusing abandoned West Roxbury High for a school, if not the O’Bryant – and is looking at building a commuter-rail stop there -CommonWealth Beacon reports Mayor Wu is continuing to look at putting some sort of education in a rebuilt West Roxbury Education Complex – and has begun talks with the T about the city building a commuter-rail stop on the Needham Line, which passes by the school. A near complete lack of transportation from the rest... CommonWealth Beacon reports Mayor Wu is continuing to look at putting some sort of education in a rebuilt West Roxbury Education Complex - and has begun talks with the T about the city building a commuter-rail stop on the Needham Line, which passes by the school. A near complete lack of transportation from the rest of the city to nearly the Dedham line was one of the reasons opponents fought to keep the O'Bryant away. Source link

The answers are disheartening as Oregon school leaders calculate just how many staff they can afford while trying to meet their students’ varied needs. Read more: https://bit.ly/4buG8h3 #FundEducation #SchoolFunding #BudgetCuts #Oregon #educationmatters #KeepOurTeachers #publiceducation #schoolfunding #InvestInOurFuture #StudentsFirst #BudgetCuts #OregonEducation

New Post: Wu continues to look at reusing abandoned West Roxbury High for a school, if not the O’Bryant – and is looking at building a commuter-rail stop there -CommonWealth Beacon reports Mayor Wu is continuing to look at putting some sort of education in a rebuilt West Roxbury Education Complex – and has begun talks with the T about the city building a commuter-rail stop on the Needham Line, which passes by the school. A near complete lack of transportation from the rest... CommonWealth Beacon reports Mayor Wu is continuing to look at putting some sort of education in a rebuilt West Roxbury Education Complex - and has begun talks with the T about the city building a commuter-rail stop on the Needham Line, which passes by the school. A near complete lack of transportation from the rest of the city to nearly the Dedham line was one of the reasons opponents fought to keep the O'Bryant away. Source link

In an era where education funding plays a critical role in shaping the future of our children, it's alarming to see the stark differences in spending between school districts. St. Helena Unified spends almost three times as much per student compared to Napa Valley Unified. This disparity highlights the importance of community-funded schools and raises vital questions about equity in education. Let's explore the reasons behind this funding structure and its implications for our students. Dive deeper into this discussion here: https://okt.to/QGXa27

New in Contrarian Boston: -Political cowardice? Amid fierce lobbying, Mass. lawmakers whiff on tough measures to prevent waste of billions in new housing and ed dollars -Thirty lashes with a wet noodle: Globe columnist Brian McGrory takes Boston to task - ever so gently, while being careful to absolve the mayor - over city’s proliferating bike lanes -One step forward, two steps back: Key electric grid bill held up over squabble about gas safety program -More bad housing news: Boston residential construction activity drops in July to its lowest level in seven years -NIMBY rebellion: Winthrop group goes to court in bid to halt town’s efforts to comply with new state housing law -Local news woes: Gannett’s second quarter 2024 earnings show newspaper chain weighed down by debt -Did the Fed blow it? Recession vibes are back after a long hiatus as stocks tank and the jobless rate inches up Maggie Mulvihill #mapoli #bospoli #massachusetts #boston #LocalNews Nancy Sterling, APR Tamara Small Jesse Kanson-Benanav Jim Rooney Lou Antonellis #media #YIMBY #NIMBY #housingmarket #HousingCrisis #homeprices #Reading #teaching #zoning #economy #FederalReserve #BostonGlobe Mark Pickering #Gannett #LocalNews