schoolfunding

December 19, 2012

Arkansas Supreme Court Issues Controversial Equity/Adequacy Ruling

On November 29, 2012, the Arkansas Supreme Court held that school districts can keep money they raise in excess of the state-mandated foundation funding level. McCleskey […]
December 19, 2012

Campaign for Educational Equity Releases Reports that Reveal Wide-Spread Lack of Essential Resources in New York Schools

After an extensive analysis of 33 high-needs schools in New York, the Campaign for Educational Equity, based at Teachers College, Columbia University, released two reports this […]
December 19, 2012

In a Climate of Budget Cuts, Oregon Governor Seeks to Increase Investment in Education

While the fiscal climate has prompted lawmakers in many states to either cut education funds or maintain record-low levels, Governor John Kitzhaber of Oregon is calling […]
November 26, 2012

Budget Pressures Resulted in Increased Resort to Ballot Propositions on Election Day

With school funding initiatives on a number of state ballots, investing in public education became a major political issue in many parts of the country this […]