Glossary of K-12 Education Funding
This Policy Outline defines key K-12 education funding terms and outlines the various ways that states distribute financial support to K-12 school districts. For more detailed resources on funding for…
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2021 State of the State Addresses Highlight Key Education Issues
The 2020 election included 11 gubernatorial races that resulted in two new governors. Because many governors appoint top education policy leaders in their states and often campaign on education issues, they play…
State Information Request: K-12 Funding During Recessions
A member of the media asked about how states are responding to the recession caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, as it relates to K-12 funding. Our response includes general information…
State Information Request: Student Enrollment and School Funding Formulas During COVID-19
Our Policy Team compiled information on which states have taken action regarding student enrollment and school funding formulas. Specifically, we searched for how states may be temporarily managing enrollment changes…
COVID-19 Series: Funding Equity
This Policy Outline reviews the topic of funding in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and provides both policy considerations and policy examples for state leaders looking to alleviate current…