/policy-politics/education-funding Education Funding en-US 2021 (c) °ÄÃÅÅܹ·ÂÛ̳ Tue, 07 May 2024 12:01:00 GMT /policy-politics/what-new-school-spending-data-show-about-a-coming-fiscal-cliff/2024/05 New data show just what COVID-relief funds did to overall school spending—and the size of the hole they might leave in school budgets. Tue, 07 May 2024 12:01:00 GMT /policy-politics/what-new-school-spending-data-show-about-a-coming-fiscal-cliff/2024/05 /policy-politics/when-theres-more-money-for-schools-is-there-an-objective-way-to-hand-it-out/2024/04 A fight over the school funding formula in Mississippi is kicking up old debates over how to best target aid. Wed, 17 Apr 2024 20:19:52 GMT /policy-politics/when-theres-more-money-for-schools-is-there-an-objective-way-to-hand-it-out/2024/04 /policy-politics/how-can-districts-get-more-time-to-spend-esser-dollars-an-explainer/2024/04 Districts can get up to 14 additional months to spend ESSER dollars on contracts—if their state and the federal government both approve. Thu, 11 Apr 2024 20:40:35 GMT /policy-politics/how-can-districts-get-more-time-to-spend-esser-dollars-an-explainer/2024/04 /policy-politics/education-dept-sees-small-cut-in-funding-package-that-averted-government-shutdown/2024/03 The Education Department will see a reduction even as the funding package provides for small increases to key K-12 programs. Wed, 27 Mar 2024 21:02:32 GMT /policy-politics/education-dept-sees-small-cut-in-funding-package-that-averted-government-shutdown/2024/03 /policy-politics/bidens-budget-proposes-smaller-bump-to-education-spending/2024/03 The president requested increases to Title I and IDEA, and funding to expand preschool access in his 2025 budget proposal. Mon, 11 Mar 2024 22:19:27 GMT /policy-politics/bidens-budget-proposes-smaller-bump-to-education-spending/2024/03 /policy-politics/states-are-pulling-back-on-k-12-spending-how-hard-will-schools-get-hit/2024/03 Some states are trimming education investments as financial forecasts suggest boom times may be over. Thu, 07 Mar 2024 20:50:32 GMT /policy-politics/states-are-pulling-back-on-k-12-spending-how-hard-will-schools-get-hit/2024/03 /policy-politics/using-ai-to-guide-school-funding-4-takeaways/2024/03 One state is using AI to help guide school funding decisions. Will others follow? Fri, 01 Mar 2024 19:54:19 GMT /policy-politics/using-ai-to-guide-school-funding-4-takeaways/2024/03 /policy-politics/a-state-uses-ai-to-determine-school-funding-is-this-the-future-or-a-cautionary-tale/2024/02 Nevada reworked its funding formula hoping to target extra aid to students most in need. What happened could hold lessons for other states. Wed, 28 Feb 2024 22:42:50 GMT /policy-politics/a-state-uses-ai-to-determine-school-funding-is-this-the-future-or-a-cautionary-tale/2024/02 /policy-politics/how-states-are-rethinking-where-school-funding-should-go/2024/02 There's constant debate over the best way to allocate state money to schools. Here are some ways states are reworking their school funding. Fri, 23 Feb 2024 21:43:22 GMT /policy-politics/how-states-are-rethinking-where-school-funding-should-go/2024/02 /policy-politics/a-court-ordered-billions-for-education-why-schools-might-not-get-it-now/2024/02 The North Carolina Supreme Court is considering arguments for overturning a statewide order for more school funding. Thu, 22 Feb 2024 22:20:18 GMT /policy-politics/a-court-ordered-billions-for-education-why-schools-might-not-get-it-now/2024/02 /policy-politics/schools-want-more-time-to-spend-covid-19-aid-for-homeless-students/2024/02 Senators want to give districts more time to spend COVID relief funds for students experiencing homelessness. Thu, 22 Feb 2024 21:10:26 GMT /policy-politics/schools-want-more-time-to-spend-covid-19-aid-for-homeless-students/2024/02 /policy-politics/esser-isnt-the-only-school-funding-relief-thats-disappearing-soon/2024/02 Federal relief aid, policies to prevent schools from losing enrollment-based funding, and support for vulnerable families are expiring soon. Tue, 13 Feb 2024 21:23:30 GMT /policy-politics/esser-isnt-the-only-school-funding-relief-thats-disappearing-soon/2024/02 /policy-politics/schools-lost-ground-on-funding-in-recent-years-the-recovery-could-be-slow/2023/12 School funding took a hit a few years ago. It might be some time before it recovers. Fri, 08 Dec 2023 22:21:48 GMT /policy-politics/schools-lost-ground-on-funding-in-recent-years-the-recovery-could-be-slow/2023/12 /policy-politics/heres-how-the-feds-are-spending-277m-for-academic-recovery/2023/12 A new round of grants from the Education Department aims to spur innovation in academic recovery, with initiatives in math, reading, and AI. Tue, 05 Dec 2023 22:34:31 GMT /policy-politics/heres-how-the-feds-are-spending-277m-for-academic-recovery/2023/12 /policy-politics/a-judge-just-ruled-that-another-states-school-funding-system-is-unconstitutional/2023/11 New Hampshire joins Pennsylvania on the list of states whose courts have ruled that it's underfunding poor school districts. Mon, 27 Nov 2023 21:21:38 GMT /policy-politics/a-judge-just-ruled-that-another-states-school-funding-system-is-unconstitutional/2023/11 /policy-politics/this-state-would-be-the-first-to-reject-federal-k-12-funds-but-its-far-from-a-given/2023/11 Tennessee lawmakers have established a task force to review federal education funding, risking money for low-income schools and special ed. Mon, 13 Nov 2023 22:11:08 GMT /policy-politics/this-state-would-be-the-first-to-reject-federal-k-12-funds-but-its-far-from-a-given/2023/11 /policy-politics/the-federal-government-might-shut-down-yes-again-heres-what-schools-need-to-know/2023/09 At first, most districts can expect business as usual if the federal government shuts down. But some districts risk losing funding soon. Tue, 26 Sep 2023 18:36:12 GMT /policy-politics/the-federal-government-might-shut-down-yes-again-heres-what-schools-need-to-know/2023/09 /policy-politics/do-k-12-students-have-a-right-to-well-funded-school-buildings/2023/09 The answer in a recent state court case wasn't exactly a "yes." But it also wasn't a "no." Here's what could happen next. Tue, 19 Sep 2023 18:17:16 GMT /policy-politics/do-k-12-students-have-a-right-to-well-funded-school-buildings/2023/09 /policy-politics/3-steps-to-keep-tutoring-going-when-esser-money-runs-out/2023/08 Schools may lose more than $1,200 per student as enrollment falls and federal COVID relief funds expire next year. Mon, 28 Aug 2023 20:15:22 GMT /policy-politics/3-steps-to-keep-tutoring-going-when-esser-money-runs-out/2023/08 /policy-politics/opinion-foundations-have-given-money-to-schools-for-a-long-time-whats-actually-working/2023/08 Investments in one key area seem to be making a difference when it comes to improving schools. Fri, 04 Aug 2023 11:38:37 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-foundations-have-given-money-to-schools-for-a-long-time-whats-actually-working/2023/08 /policy-politics/opinion-education-funders-need-to-ditch-the-savior-complex/2023/07 Trust in the input from teachers, staff, community, and students will go a long way toward making initiatives successful. Fri, 21 Jul 2023 15:04:25 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-education-funders-need-to-ditch-the-savior-complex/2023/07 /policy-politics/opinion-foundations-invest-in-public-education-teachers-would-like-the-money-spent-these-ways/2023/07 Philanthropies invest millions on trying to improve student achievement. Educators don't always agree on what they're targeting. Wed, 19 Jul 2023 10:11:30 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-foundations-invest-in-public-education-teachers-would-like-the-money-spent-these-ways/2023/07 /policy-politics/school-funding-debates-are-raging-in-states-with-districts-caught-in-the-middle/2023/07 School choice, historically inequitable funding, political partisanship, and funding predictability are among the issues at stake. Fri, 14 Jul 2023 19:58:45 GMT /policy-politics/school-funding-debates-are-raging-in-states-with-districts-caught-in-the-middle/2023/07 /policy-politics/a-governor-boosted-school-funding-for-the-next-400-years-but-the-reality-is-more-complex/2023/07 Wisconsin's governor enshrined mandatory K-12 funding increases in law until 2425—but the move may not be transformative for districts. Wed, 12 Jul 2023 19:08:04 GMT /policy-politics/a-governor-boosted-school-funding-for-the-next-400-years-but-the-reality-is-more-complex/2023/07 /policy-politics/what-happens-or-doesnt-after-courts-order-states-to-improve-school-funding/2023/06 Pennsylvania is the latest state working on school funding reforms after a judge ruled its current approach unconstitutional. Fri, 23 Jun 2023 20:52:15 GMT /policy-politics/what-happens-or-doesnt-after-courts-order-states-to-improve-school-funding/2023/06 /policy-politics/meet-the-new-group-promising-to-tackle-school-funding-and-segregation-together/2023/06 The group aims to boost litigation, research, and advocacy to support diverse, well-resourced public schools. Mon, 19 Jun 2023 20:04:45 GMT /policy-politics/meet-the-new-group-promising-to-tackle-school-funding-and-segregation-together/2023/06 /policy-politics/congress-prepares-to-raise-the-debt-ceiling-but-k-12-funding-is-still-in-jeopardy/2023/05 Federal spending limits in exchange for raising the debt ceiling could lead to cuts for key K-12 funding like Title I and IDEA. Wed, 31 May 2023 20:52:09 GMT /policy-politics/congress-prepares-to-raise-the-debt-ceiling-but-k-12-funding-is-still-in-jeopardy/2023/05 /policy-politics/which-districts-are-most-at-risk-if-america-breaches-the-debt-ceiling/2023/05 Thousands of districts depend on the federal government for more than 10 percent of their revenue. Tue, 23 May 2023 18:51:15 GMT /policy-politics/which-districts-are-most-at-risk-if-america-breaches-the-debt-ceiling/2023/05 /policy-politics/so-catastrophic-how-a-debt-ceiling-breach-would-hurt-schools/2023/05 If federal funding stops flowing to schools before July 1, schools' ability to pay billions of dollars in expenses would be at risk. Wed, 17 May 2023 20:49:46 GMT /policy-politics/so-catastrophic-how-a-debt-ceiling-breach-would-hurt-schools/2023/05 /policy-politics/how-much-do-school-support-staff-make-in-each-state-spoiler-its-not-a-living-wage/2023/05 In some states, education support personnel make below $30,000, new data show. Tue, 02 May 2023 21:13:19 GMT /policy-politics/how-much-do-school-support-staff-make-in-each-state-spoiler-its-not-a-living-wage/2023/05