(Scot Yount, NECN: Norwood, MA) - A model school. We are not talking curriculum, we're talking architecture, and it's a way to save millions in this sinking economy.

Norwood, Massachusetts is one many communities taking advantage of the new pilot program.

It works by recycling good design. The idea is that part of the high cost of building high school is the design team starting from scratch each time. Treasurer Tim Cahill thinks that doing that over and over is a waste of money.

(NECN) - The Boston Foundation and NECN continue the series: State of Education: Making the grade in Massachusetts. Over the last year, we have been examining what is working and what isn't in public schools, from preschool to college. Parents and educators everywhere want the best education possible for their kids. But just how to do that is a source of constant discussion.

The Boston Foundation commissioned a study, comparing Boston's charter, pilot and traditional schools.

(NECN) - The Boston Foundation and NECN continue the series: State of Education: Making the grade in Massachusetts. Over the last year, we have been examining what is working and what isn't in public schools, from preschool to college. Parents and educators everywhere want the best education possible for their kids. But just how to do that is a source of constant discussion.

The Boston Foundation commissioned a study, comparing Boston's charter, pilot and traditional schools.

(NECN) - The Boston Foundation and NECN continue the series: State of Education: Making the grade in Massachusetts. Over the last year, we have been examining what is working and what isn't in public schools, from preschool to college. Parents and educators everywhere want the best education possible for their kids. But just how to do that is a source of constant discussion.

The Boston Foundation commissioned a study, comparing Boston's charter, pilot and traditional schools.

(NECN) - The Boston Foundation and NECN continue the series: State of Education: Making the grade in Massachusetts. Over the last year, we have been examining what is working and what isn't in public schools, from preschool to college. Parents and educators everywhere want the best education possible for their kids. But just how to do that is a source of constant discussion.

The Boston Foundation commissioned a study, comparing Boston's charter, pilot and traditional schools.

(NECN) - The Boston Foundation and NECN continue the series: State of Education: Making the grade in Massachusetts. Over the last year, we have been examining what is working and what isn't in public schools, from preschool to college. Parents and educators everywhere want the best education possible for their kids. But just how to do that is a source of constant discussion.

The Boston Foundation commissioned a study, comparing Boston's charter, pilot and traditional schools.

(NECN) - The Boston Foundation and NECN continue the series: State of Education: Making the grade in Massachusetts. Over the last year, we have been examining what is working and what isn't in public schools, from preschool to college. Parents and educators everywhere want the best education possible for their kids. But just how to do that is a source of constant discussion.

The Boston Foundation commissioned a study, comparing Boston's charter, pilot and traditional schools.

(NECN) - Private firms are making the decision to stay private just a little longer. With the economy in turmoil, Massachusetts companies are jumping ship on planned Initial Public Offerings.

Boston Business Journal reporter Jackie Noblett has the details.

(NECN) - Budget headaches and what to do about them. That is the focus for state and local governments in Massachusetts.

We go on the record with the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, and Chamber President Paul Guzzi.

Governor Deval Patrick is asking for expanded power to cut power beyond executive branch departments. Legislators want to know what is going to be cut. Is this a collision course?

Boston Mayor Tom Menino is looking for a two cent meal tax. Are local options taxes the way to go?

(NECN) - Analysts keep a close eye on profit warnings - and consumer confidence. Stocks end mixed.

The Dow Jones industrial average is off 27 points - three tenths of a percent, to close at 8,742.

The Nasdaq composite climbs nearly 18 - about one percent to 1,617.

The S-&-P 500 gains three - a fraction of a percent, to finish at 909.

Regionally -- Bloomberg’s New England index is up nearly two. The New England tech stock index tacks on about a point.

Dan Silver, president of Adviser Investments has tonight’s market analysis.