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North Texas schools close amid budget cuts, declining enrollment
Declining enrollment and budget shortfalls have forced several North Texas school districts to close campuses.The big picture: Traditional public schools nationwide are struggling with declining enrollment, as more families opt for private schools or public charter schools.Americans are also having fewer kids. The U.S. fertility rate has declined nearly 15 percentage points since 2007, per AP.State of play: Public school enrollment in Texas increased by almost 9% between 2012-13 and 2022-23. But attendance, which determines in part how much funding a school receives, remains a challenge.Around 26% of Texas students were chronically absent — meaning they missed more than roughly...
ICYMI: Collin College to offer 4-year degree programs, expands education offerings
Wyatt Jordan, a welding student at Collin College Technical Campus, practices using the campus’s current automated welding machinery. (Courtesy Sara Carpenter/Collin College) Catch up on some of the latest stories coming out of Collin College. Collin College is partnering with Texas State University and the University of Texas at...
Paul Quinn College Hosts JBJ Management BBO Luncheon
JBJ Management recently hosted its Building Business Opportunities Luncheon at Paul Quinn College. The event featured an impressive lineup of speakers, including Kimberly Tolbert, Interim Dallas City Manager; Dr. Michael J. Sorrell, President of Paul Quinn College; and Andy Byford, Senior Vice President of AMTRAK. Willis Johnson, the CEO and...
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