Operating at just 65% capacity, Atlanta public schools plan closures amid enrollment decline – Times of India

Operating at just 65% capacity, Atlanta public schools plan closures amid enrollment decline – Times of India

Atlanta Public Schools (APS), one of Georgia’s largest public school districts, is confronting a mounting crisis: steady enrolment declines have left the district with tens of thousands of empty seats and underused facilities. In response, APS is actively exploring options that include school closures, redistricting, consolidations, and potentially new construction. The district describes this comprehensive…

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‘Not a single school will be allowed to shut’: AAP protests in Lucknow over govt school closures; demands policy rollback | India News – Times of India

‘Not a single school will be allowed to shut’: AAP protests in Lucknow over govt school closures; demands policy rollback | India News – Times of India

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) held a large protest at Eco Garden in Lucknow on Saturday, opposing the Uttar Pradesh government’s decision to shut down public schools that do not meet certain criteria. The demonstration was led by Rajya Sabha MP and AAP’s Uttar Pradesh in-charge, Sanjay Singh, and drew participation from teachers, parents, and…

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‘Determined to destroy education’: AAP MP Sanjay Singh accuses UP government of prioritising alcohol; launches campaign over school closures | India News – Times of India

‘Determined to destroy education’: AAP MP Sanjay Singh accuses UP government of prioritising alcohol; launches campaign over school closures | India News – Times of India

AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh Aam Aadmi Party’s Uttar Pradesh in-charge and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh on Monday launched a scathing attack on the Yogi Adityanath-led government over the state’s educational infrastructure.He said it was shameful that in a state where millions of children study in government schools, thousands of these schools have…

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Wildfire near Athens triggers evacuations and highway closures amid heatwave

Wildfire near Athens triggers evacuations and highway closures amid heatwave

A massive fire broke out south of Athens on Thursday, triggering emergency evacuations and roadblocks as blazes ravaged housing around the seaside town of Palaia Fokaia. Authorities closed sections of the scenic highway between the Greek capital and Sounion, which features the ancient Temple of Poseidon, a popular tourist destination. GREECE FACES FIRST MAJOR HEATWAVE…

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Airspace closures, Dreamliner checks trigger delays | India News – Times of India

Airspace closures, Dreamliner checks trigger delays | India News – Times of India

Ambulances parked as authorities prepare to transfer the dead bodies of victims from the hospital complex in Ahmedabad NEW DELHI: Closure of multiple countries’ airspaces and enhanced surveillance on Air India Dreamliners in the wake of the Ahmedabad crash is causing cascading delays for travellers. With Iran airspace closed, Dubai air traffic control is seeing…

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Denver holds off on more closures in 2025 but warns of deeper cuts as US birth rates fall – Times of India

Denver holds off on more closures in 2025 but warns of deeper cuts as US birth rates fall – Times of India

Declining Enrollment Prompts Denver School Warnings Despite No Immediate Closures. Denver’s public school district is grappling with the significant effects of demographic shifts across the metropolitan area. Declining birth rates and ongoing housing challenges are contributing to a noticeable reduction in student enrollment, forcing difficult decisions for the future of education in the city. While…

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Foot-and-mouth disease outbreak prompts mass animal culls and border closures in Central Europe – Times of India

Foot-and-mouth disease outbreak prompts mass animal culls and border closures in Central Europe – Times of India

Authorities across Central Europe are scrambling to contain an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease that has led to the culling of thousands of animals and prompted border closures between Hungary, Slovakia, and Austria.The outbreak was first detected in early March on a cattle farm in northwestern Hungary. Within weeks, cases were confirmed on three farms in…

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700 resignations spark alarm as US State Dept. plans further layoffs and mission closures – The Times of India

700 resignations spark alarm as US State Dept. plans further layoffs and mission closures – The Times of India

Elon Musk-backed team drives US State Dept. budget cuts: Over 700 resignations, layoffs, and mission closures The US State Department is facing significant workforce upheaval as over 700 employees have resigned in the first two months of 2025, a drastic spike compared to the previous years. This mass exodus, including 450 career diplomats, comes at…

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Spring snowstorm triggers school closures in Minnesota – The Times of India

Spring snowstorm triggers school closures in Minnesota – The Times of India

(AP Photo/Matt Rourke) (representative image) Late Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning, Minnesota and Western Wisconsin experienced a spring snowstorm, leading to school closures and delays, as reported by CBS News. The storm, which began with rain in the afternoon, transitioned into heavy snowfall as temperatures dropped, disrupting travel, daily routines, and causing hazardous road…

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