This Special Report captures analysis of 42 governors’ State of the State addresses and the education-related proposals mentioned within. In 2021, governors unsurprisingly focused on the COVID-19 pandemic and its implications for students, teachers and education…
March 16, 2021
Policy Report
Early Education (P-3), High School, K-12, Postsecondary
AL, KS, MT, NJ, NM, UT, WI
Attendance, Finance, Governance, Safety, Standards & Curriculum, Students & Families, Teachers & Leaders
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…
January 21, 2021
Policy Report
Finance
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…
October 26, 2020
Data Visualization
Early Education (P-3), High School, K-12, Postsecondary
CA, MS, NC, PA
Finance
This Policy Brief provides a detailed look at 529 education savings plans – investment accounts with tax advantages – including a breakdown of maximum annual dollar amounts and state tax…
February 13, 2019
Policy Report
High School, K-12, Postsecondary
Nationwide
Finance, Governance, School Choice, Students & Families, Transitions