City Colleges questioning spendy software

Blackboard is among several complex packages many Chicago-area schools use that can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars a year to operate. Similar so-called “enterprise” programs, such as PeopleSoft, help schools keep track of everything from payroll to enrollment. They carry hefty price tags not only to buy them in the first place, but to upgrade them and hire staff to keep them running smoothly.

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