school construction
Coverage of school construction in the Nexus archive.
- 1% sales tax increase could fund construction, renovations at dozens of Central Virginia schools
A proposed 1% sales tax increase is on the November ballot in Central Virginia to fund school construction and renovations.
- What the Data Says About Rhode Island’s 7-year Takeover of Providence Schools
Rhode Island's state takeover of Providence Public Schools (2019) shows measurable progress, including improved student attendance, test scores, and graduation rates. The state invested nearly $984.6 million in capital improvements, including six new/renovated schools and water fountains addressing lead contamination. However, a Johns Hopkins report highlighted persistent systemic issues like inequities and ineffective practices.
- Powhatan voters to consider 1% sales tax to fund schools
The Powhatan County Board of Supervisors voted to hold a November referendum on a 1% local sales tax to fund school construction. Voters will decide whether to approve the tax to support educational infrastructure.
- School project sales tax won’t be on the ballot in Suffolk this year
Virginia’s new budget allows most cities and counties to hold referendums on sales taxes for school construction and renovation, but the school project sales tax will not appear on the ballot in Suffolk this year.