March 11, 2014

Kansas Supreme Court Toughens Adequacy Standard but Sends Case Back to Lower Court for Further Proceedings

In a unanimous 110 page decision that avoided an immediate confrontation with the legislature, the Kansas Supreme Court last week expressly adopted the demanding standards for […]
March 11, 2014

N. Carolina Judge Bans Voucher Program

Finding that an “opportunity scholarship” program enacted by the legislature in 2013 would reduce funding for public education by about $12 million, a civil superior court […]
March 11, 2014

Texas Trial Concludes; Decision Expected Shortly

The extensive trial regarding the constitutionality of Texas’ education finance system has now concluded. Judge John Dietz indicated that he will issue a decision this month, […]
March 11, 2014

New Study Finds that Money Matters

A strong correlation exists between state education funding and student success, according to a recent investigation by the Boston Consulting Group. The three researchers who led […]