An Update on: Estimating the Impact of the EduJobs Proposal on States PDF - This ECS StateNote updates information on the proposal in the United States House of Representatives would create an "education jobs fund" which many are calling the EduJobs program. This program would provide $22.47 billion to states to create or save education positions in K-12 public schools. (Mike Griffith, Education Commission of the States, May 2010)...

Economic Situation in the States PDF - A recent presentation from Senior Finance Policy Anlayst Mike Griffith takes a look at (1) The national and state economic situation; (2) How past economic downturns have impacted education spending; and (3) How education budgets will be impacted. (Education Commmission of the States, Mike Griffith, December 2008)...

Cost Per Day for Extended School Year MS Word PDF - Extending the school year has become a topic of interest to many states across the nation, and one of the first concerns any state looking to extend their school year must consider is the expenditure associated with extension of the school year. This ECS StateNote provides a rough estimate of what the cost-per-day for school operation can run in each state. (Stephanie Fonda, Education Commission of the States, January 2007)...

The Current Condition of Education Spending: March 2003 PDF - This powerpoint highlights current budget conditions and issues facing the states. (Mike Griffith, Education Commission of the States, March 2003)...

State Education Spending Taking Hit from National Economic MS Word - State budgets are reflecting their weakest two-year growth rates since the recession of the early 1980s. Many states may have to cut education funding to close projected budget gaps. However, there is some good news: in a survey of its 16 member states, the Southern Regional Education Board found the 14 states that have passed their budgets project increased spending for K-12 education. Eleven states project increases of less than 3%, and three (Maryland, Mississippi and West Virginia) expect increases of greater than 5%. (Michael Griffith, State Education Leader, Education Commission of the States, Fall 2002)...