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The Educated Reporter: What Sweeping Cuts Mean for Classrooms

The Educated Reporter: What Sweeping Cuts Mean for Classrooms

What Sweeping Cuts Mean for Classrooms

We’ve all read about the effect the recession has had on the nation’s infrastructure, especially bridges and roads. But what about another critical resource – school facilities?

Districts nationwide are facing significant budget shortfalls. Long-term renovation projects are on the chopping block, and many campuses are delaying recommended repairs. In some districts, outsourcing school cleaning services is seen as a short-term way to save money, despite the long-term harm it does to the employees who are laid