The decision on whether to approve the opening of a free school is determined centrally by the Education Secretary with scant regard for local views, the degree of need for new school places, and precious little transparency over the process. (teachers.org.uk)
The Advocate «Where the kids are» — EBR School Board debates need for new schools in southeast Baton Rouge (louisiana4children.org)
«So there is an acute need for new school building projects to get under way now to avoid a potentially critical shortfall of places in densely populated areas within the next few years.» (bbc.co.uk)