/policy-politics/education-funding Education Funding en-US 2021 (c) 91Ö±˛Ą Wed, 29 Jan 2025 22:56:00 GMT /policy-politics/trump-spending-freeze-hits-roadblocks-how-schools-are-coping-with-chaos/2025/01 The Trump administration appeared to halt the planned funding freeze, but district leaders remain cautious. Wed, 29 Jan 2025 22:56:00 GMT /policy-politics/trump-spending-freeze-hits-roadblocks-how-schools-are-coping-with-chaos/2025/01 /policy-politics/trumps-federal-funding-freeze-was-blocked-but-confusion-among-schools-remains/2025/01 The order sent school districts and others scrambling to determine which federal funds for schools could be stopped. Tue, 28 Jan 2025 22:54:39 GMT /policy-politics/trumps-federal-funding-freeze-was-blocked-but-confusion-among-schools-remains/2025/01 /policy-politics/these-high-schoolers-are-suing-for-better-schools-can-they-win/2025/01 A new lawsuit joins others currently challenging states to follow constitutional requirements for public education. Wed, 15 Jan 2025 20:54:13 GMT /policy-politics/these-high-schoolers-are-suing-for-better-schools-can-they-win/2025/01 /policy-politics/rural-schools-are-set-to-lose-key-federal-funds-unless-congress-acts-fast/2025/01 Thousands of districts near national forest land could lose money as the Secure Rural Schools Act expires. Fri, 03 Jan 2025 19:54:33 GMT /policy-politics/rural-schools-are-set-to-lose-key-federal-funds-unless-congress-acts-fast/2025/01 /policy-politics/video-whats-in-store-for-school-funding-in-the-new-trump-administration/2024/12 EdWeek reporter Mark Lieberman outlines three areas he'll be watching when it comes to school finance under a new Trump administration. Fri, 27 Dec 2024 18:24:02 GMT /policy-politics/video-whats-in-store-for-school-funding-in-the-new-trump-administration/2024/12 /policy-politics/public-schools-by-the-numbers-how-enrollment-funding-and-more-changed-in-2024/2024/12 K-12 enrollment is dropping, funding is lagging economic growth, and other takeaways from newly available data. Fri, 20 Dec 2024 22:26:03 GMT /policy-politics/public-schools-by-the-numbers-how-enrollment-funding-and-more-changed-in-2024/2024/12 /policy-politics/will-trump-cut-climate-funds-for-schools-heres-what-could-happen/2024/12 Tax credits for energy-efficient HVAC systems and electric school buses could go away once Republicans take control of Congress. Tue, 17 Dec 2024 21:04:00 GMT /policy-politics/will-trump-cut-climate-funds-for-schools-heres-what-could-happen/2024/12 /policy-politics/trumps-plans-would-disrupt-funding-for-schools-what-would-it-look-like/2024/11 School districts are bracing for a period of fiscal turbulence and whiplash that could strain their efforts to meet students’ complex needs. Wed, 27 Nov 2024 20:46:35 GMT /policy-politics/trumps-plans-would-disrupt-funding-for-schools-what-would-it-look-like/2024/11 /policy-politics/billions-of-dollars-for-school-buildings-are-on-the-ballot-this-november/2024/09 Several large districts and the state of California hope to capitalize on interest in the presidential election to pass big bonds. Thu, 26 Sep 2024 20:58:31 GMT /policy-politics/billions-of-dollars-for-school-buildings-are-on-the-ballot-this-november/2024/09 /policy-politics/gun-violence-takes-a-toll-we-need-more-support-principals-tell-congress/2024/09 At a congressional roundtable, school leaders made an emotional appeal for more funds to help schools recover from gun violence. Tue, 24 Sep 2024 21:07:10 GMT /policy-politics/gun-violence-takes-a-toll-we-need-more-support-principals-tell-congress/2024/09 /policy-politics/esser-is-ending-which-investments-accomplished-the-most/2024/09 Districts have until Sept. 30 to commit their last round of federal COVID aid to particular expenses. Tue, 24 Sep 2024 20:28:25 GMT /policy-politics/esser-is-ending-which-investments-accomplished-the-most/2024/09 /policy-politics/how-one-grant-can-help-schools-recover-from-shootings/2024/09 Schools can leverage a little-known emergency grant to recover from violence or a natural disaster. Here’s how. Thu, 19 Sep 2024 21:18:34 GMT /policy-politics/how-one-grant-can-help-schools-recover-from-shootings/2024/09 /policy-politics/a-funding-lifeline-for-rural-schools-is-at-risk-and-not-for-the-first-time/2024/08 Rural schools near national forests rely on dedicated federal funds. But so far, lawmakers haven't renewed them. Fri, 16 Aug 2024 19:10:06 GMT /policy-politics/a-funding-lifeline-for-rural-schools-is-at-risk-and-not-for-the-first-time/2024/08 /policy-politics/project-2025-would-dramatically-cut-federal-funds-for-schools-then-what/2024/07 A key federal funding source for schools would disappear under the conservative policy agenda. Mon, 22 Jul 2024 20:59:30 GMT /policy-politics/project-2025-would-dramatically-cut-federal-funds-for-schools-then-what/2024/07 /policy-politics/a-state-considers-a-future-in-which-schools-cant-rely-on-property-taxes/2024/07 How would school districts fill the gap if a governor gets his wishes? Tue, 09 Jul 2024 21:05:34 GMT /policy-politics/a-state-considers-a-future-in-which-schools-cant-rely-on-property-taxes/2024/07 /policy-politics/inside-a-summer-learning-camp-with-an-uncertain-future-after-esser/2024/07 A high-poverty district offers an enriching, free summer learning program. But the end of ESSER means tough choices. Tue, 02 Jul 2024 14:51:20 GMT /policy-politics/inside-a-summer-learning-camp-with-an-uncertain-future-after-esser/2024/07 /policy-politics/jim-crow-era-school-funding-hurt-black-families-for-generations-research-shows/2024/06 Mississippi dramatically underfunded Black schools in the Jim Crow era, with long-lasting effects on Black families. Fri, 14 Jun 2024 20:40:55 GMT /policy-politics/jim-crow-era-school-funding-hurt-black-families-for-generations-research-shows/2024/06 /policy-politics/what-new-school-spending-data-show-about-a-coming-fiscal-cliff/2024/05 New data show just what COVID-relief funds did to overall school spending—and the size of the hole they might leave in school budgets. Tue, 07 May 2024 12:01:00 GMT /policy-politics/what-new-school-spending-data-show-about-a-coming-fiscal-cliff/2024/05 /policy-politics/when-theres-more-money-for-schools-is-there-an-objective-way-to-hand-it-out/2024/04 A fight over the school funding formula in Mississippi is kicking up old debates over how to best target aid. Wed, 17 Apr 2024 20:19:52 GMT /policy-politics/when-theres-more-money-for-schools-is-there-an-objective-way-to-hand-it-out/2024/04 /policy-politics/how-can-districts-get-more-time-to-spend-esser-dollars-an-explainer/2024/04 Districts can get up to 14 additional months to spend ESSER dollars on contracts—if their state and the federal government both approve. Thu, 11 Apr 2024 20:40:35 GMT /policy-politics/how-can-districts-get-more-time-to-spend-esser-dollars-an-explainer/2024/04 /policy-politics/education-dept-sees-small-cut-in-funding-package-that-averted-government-shutdown/2024/03 The Education Department will see a reduction even as the funding package provides for small increases to key K-12 programs. Wed, 27 Mar 2024 21:02:32 GMT /policy-politics/education-dept-sees-small-cut-in-funding-package-that-averted-government-shutdown/2024/03 /policy-politics/bidens-budget-proposes-smaller-bump-to-education-spending/2024/03 The president requested increases to Title I and IDEA, and funding to expand preschool access in his 2025 budget proposal. Mon, 11 Mar 2024 22:19:27 GMT /policy-politics/bidens-budget-proposes-smaller-bump-to-education-spending/2024/03 /policy-politics/states-are-pulling-back-on-k-12-spending-how-hard-will-schools-get-hit/2024/03 Some states are trimming education investments as financial forecasts suggest boom times may be over. Thu, 07 Mar 2024 20:50:32 GMT /policy-politics/states-are-pulling-back-on-k-12-spending-how-hard-will-schools-get-hit/2024/03 /policy-politics/using-ai-to-guide-school-funding-4-takeaways/2024/03 One state is using AI to help guide school funding decisions. Will others follow? Fri, 01 Mar 2024 19:54:19 GMT /policy-politics/using-ai-to-guide-school-funding-4-takeaways/2024/03 /policy-politics/a-state-uses-ai-to-determine-school-funding-is-this-the-future-or-a-cautionary-tale/2024/02 Nevada reworked its funding formula hoping to target extra aid to students most in need. What happened could hold lessons for other states. Wed, 28 Feb 2024 22:42:50 GMT /policy-politics/a-state-uses-ai-to-determine-school-funding-is-this-the-future-or-a-cautionary-tale/2024/02 /policy-politics/how-states-are-rethinking-where-school-funding-should-go/2024/02 There's constant debate over the best way to allocate state money to schools. Here are some ways states are reworking their school funding. Fri, 23 Feb 2024 21:43:22 GMT /policy-politics/how-states-are-rethinking-where-school-funding-should-go/2024/02 /policy-politics/a-court-ordered-billions-for-education-why-schools-might-not-get-it-now/2024/02 The North Carolina Supreme Court is considering arguments for overturning a statewide order for more school funding. Thu, 22 Feb 2024 22:20:18 GMT /policy-politics/a-court-ordered-billions-for-education-why-schools-might-not-get-it-now/2024/02 /policy-politics/schools-want-more-time-to-spend-covid-19-aid-for-homeless-students/2024/02 Senators want to give districts more time to spend COVID relief funds for students experiencing homelessness. Thu, 22 Feb 2024 21:10:26 GMT /policy-politics/schools-want-more-time-to-spend-covid-19-aid-for-homeless-students/2024/02 /policy-politics/esser-isnt-the-only-school-funding-relief-thats-disappearing-soon/2024/02 Federal relief aid, policies to prevent schools from losing enrollment-based funding, and support for vulnerable families are expiring soon. Tue, 13 Feb 2024 21:23:30 GMT /policy-politics/esser-isnt-the-only-school-funding-relief-thats-disappearing-soon/2024/02 /policy-politics/schools-lost-ground-on-funding-in-recent-years-the-recovery-could-be-slow/2023/12 School funding took a hit a few years ago. It might be some time before it recovers. Fri, 08 Dec 2023 22:21:48 GMT /policy-politics/schools-lost-ground-on-funding-in-recent-years-the-recovery-could-be-slow/2023/12