Schools

A new survey finds that the vast majority of American schools are using activity monitoring software to track students. The intent is to keep students safe, but it's more common to be used for disciplinary reasons.

Thousands of schools are located in areas subject to flooding, a Pew study says. Rebuilding puts schools in competition for safer land.

Some districts are offering more pay and housing stipends. Others are cutting back, putting a bigger load on remaining teachers.

Real estate experts say buying in a desirable district benefits non-parents too.

Teachers demanding higher pay is one example of new costs. That could make it harder for schools to borrow money, a new report says.

Some schools are using their COVID relief funds to upgrade heating and cooling systems, including installing air conditioning.

It can be challenging to figure out whether pandemic-related changes will end up being permanent.

Schools provide meals to millions of kids each day, and they're closely watching food inflation.

School districts have until September 2024 to spend the money. In a letter to Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona, they say they need more time.

Teachers at one company that's still in business are dealing with financial uncertainty and the thought of lost connections with children.