In honor of the holiday season, Ed Money Watch will be taking a break for the next to weeks. We'll be back on January 5th with more coverage of education finance issues.
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In honor of the holiday season, Ed Money Watch will be taking a break for the next to weeks. We'll be back on January 5th with more coverage of education finance issues.
' [...]At Ed Money Watch, we discuss and analyze major issues affecting education funding. In our Friday News Roundup, we try to highlight interesting stories that might otherwise get overlooked. These stories emphasize [...]
At Ed Money Watch, we discuss and analyze major issues affecting education funding. In our Friday News Roundup, we try to highlight interesting stories that might otherwise get overlooked. These stories emphasize [...]
As you may have noticed, Ed Money Watch has a new look. Today the New America Foundation launched a brand new website – complete with new graphics, easier to navigate archives, [...]
At Ed Money Watch, we discuss and analyze major issues affecting education funding. In our Friday News Roundup, we try to highlight interesting stories that might otherwise get overlooked. These stories emphasize how federal and state policy changes can affect local schools and districts.
Alabama Considers Charter Schools in [...]
At Ed Money Watch, we discuss and analyze major issues affecting education funding. In our Friday News Roundup, we try to highlight interesting stories that might otherwise get overlooked. These stories emphasize how federal and state policy changes can affect local schools and districts.
Alabama Considers Charter Schools in [...]
At Ed Money Watch, we discuss and analyze major issues affecting education funding. In our Friday News Roundup, we try to highlight interesting stories that might otherwise get overlooked. These stories emphasize how federal and state policy changes can affect local schools and districts.
New Mexico Lawmaker Proposes Budget [...]
At Ed Money Watch, we discuss and analyze major issues affecting education funding. In our Friday News Roundup, we try to highlight interesting stories that might otherwise get overlooked. These stories emphasize how federal and state policy changes can affect local schools and districts.
New Mexico Lawmaker Proposes Budget [...]
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, with Center for American Progress and Rick Hess of the American Enterprise Institute, on Monday released the report "Leaders and Laggards: A State-by-State Report Card on Educational Innovation." The report evaluates states based on several indicators of innovation including school management, finance, and technology [...]
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, with Center for American Progress and Rick Hess of the American Enterprise Institute, on Monday released the report "Leaders and Laggards: A State-by-State Report Card on Educational Innovation." The report evaluates states based on several indicators of innovation including school management, finance, and technology [...]
At Ed Money Watch, we discuss and analyze major issues affecting education funding. In our Friday News Roundup, we try to highlight interesting stories that might otherwise get overlooked. These stories emphasize how federal and state policy changes can affect local schools and districts.
As Enrollment Grows in Utah, Budget Shrinks[...]
At Ed Money Watch, we discuss and analyze major issues affecting education funding. In our Friday News Roundup, we try to highlight interesting stories that might otherwise get overlooked. These stories emphasize how federal and state policy changes can affect local schools and districts.
As Enrollment Grows in Utah, Budget Shrinks[...]
At Ed Money Watch, we discuss and analyze major issues affecting education funding. In our Friday News Roundup, we try to highlight interesting stories that might otherwise get overlooked. These stories emphasize how federal and state policy changes can affect local schools and districts.
Michigan Governor Signs Education Budget, [...]
The White House Domestic Policy Council (DPC) with the U.S. Department of Education (ED) this week released the report "Educational Impact of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act." The report paints a rosy picture of the effect of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds on state education spending [...]
At Ed Money Watch, we discuss and analyze major issues affecting education funding. In our Friday News Roundup, we try to highlight interesting stories that might otherwise get overlooked. These stories emphasize how federal and state policy changes can affect local schools and districts.
Study Finds that California Furloughs [...]
At Ed Money Watch, we discuss and analyze major issues affecting education funding. In our Friday News Roundup, we try to highlight interesting stories that might otherwise get overlooked. These stories emphasize how federal and state policy changes can affect local schools and districts.
New York Governor Slashes [...]
At Ed Money Watch, we discuss and analyze major issues affecting education funding. In our Friday News Roundup, we try to highlight interesting stories that might otherwise get overlooked. These stories emphasize how federal and state policy changes can affect local schools and districts.
Michigan Governor to Veto Budget [...]
Last week, the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) released "Projections of Education Statistics to 2018," a report predicting enrollment and expenditure increases in education over the coming decade. Â These projections can provide important information to states and school districts as they seek to invest new funds available through [...]
At Ed Money Watch, we discuss and analyze major issues affecting education funding. In our Friday News Roundup, we try to highlight interesting stories that might otherwise get overlooked. These stories emphasize how federal and state policy changes can affect local schools and districts.
No Middle Ground on New [...]
At Ed Money Watch, we discuss and analyze major issues affecting education funding. In our Friday News Roundup, we try to highlight interesting stories that might otherwise get overlooked. These stories emphasize how federal and state policy changes can affect local schools and districts.
Virginia Prepares for Cuts to [...]
Earlier this month, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a new study, "Recovery Act: States' and Localities' Current and Planned Uses of Funds While Facing Fiscal Stresses," examining how 16 states[1] and the District of Columbia have spent and plan to spend American Recovery and Reinvestment Act [...]
At Ed Money Watch, we discuss and analyze major issues affecting education funding. In our Friday News Roundup, we try to highlight interesting stories that might otherwise get overlooked. These stories emphasize how federal and state policy changes can affect local schools and districts.
Arizona to Face School Funding [...]
At Ed Money Watch, we discuss and analyze major issues affecting education funding. In our Friday News Roundup, we try to highlight interesting stories that might otherwise get overlooked. These stories emphasize how federal and state policy changes can affect local schools and districts.
California Scales Back Class Size [...]
In August, the Gates Foundation and Thrive by Five announced grants totaling $8 million for two early learning programs in the state of Washington. The White Center Early Learning Initiative and East Yakima's Ready by Five program will each receive $4 million over the next year to' [...]
At Ed Money Watch, we discuss and analyze major issues affecting education funding. In our Friday News Roundup, we try to highlight interesting stories that might otherwise get overlooked. These stories emphasize how federal and state policy changes can affect local schools and districts.
Pennsylvania Budget Impasses Leaves Grant [...]
At Ed Money Watch, we discuss and analyze major issues affecting education funding. In our Friday News Roundup, we try to highlight interesting stories that might otherwise get overlooked. These stories emphasize how federal and state policy changes can affect local schools and districts.
Mississippi Early Education Program Could [...]
Earlier this week, Ed Money Watch compared House and Senate versions of the fiscal year 2010 Labor - HHS - Education appropriations bills and showed that there are significant differences among the President's request and House- and Senate-proposed education funding levels. These funding differences might spell [...]
At Ed Money Watch, we discuss and analyze major issues affecting education funding. In our Friday News Roundup, we try to highlight interesting stories that might otherwise get overlooked. These stories emphasize how federal and state policy changes can affect local schools and districts.
State Budget Includes Major Cuts [...]
At Ed Money Watch, we discuss and analyze major issues affecting education funding. In our Friday News Roundup, we try to highlight interesting stories that might otherwise get overlooked. These stories emphasize how federal and state policy changes can affect local schools and districts.
Separation of Degrees - A [...]
At Ed Money Watch, we discuss and analyze major issues affecting education funding. In our Friday News Roundup, we try to highlight interesting stories that might otherwise get overlooked. These stories emphasize how federal and state policy changes can affect local schools and districts.
In Massachusetts, Charter School Limit [...]
At Ed Money Watch, we discuss and analyze major issues affecting education funding. In our Friday News Roundup, we try to highlight interesting stories that might otherwise get overlooked. These stories emphasize how federal and state policy changes can affect local schools and districts.
Indiana College Leaders Urge Lawmakers [...]
At Ed Money Watch, we discuss and analyze major issues affecting education funding. In our Friday News Roundup, we try to highlight interesting stories that might otherwise get overlooked. These stories emphasize how federal and state policy changes can affect local schools and districts.
Connecticut Student Loan Foundation Cannot [...]
At Ed Money Watch, we discuss and analyze major issues affecting education funding. In our Friday News Roundup, we try to highlight interesting stories that might otherwise get overlooked. These stories emphasize how federal and state policy changes can affect local schools and districts.
Arizona Schools Receive Federal Stimulus [...]
At Ed Money Watch, we discuss and analyze major issues affecting education funding. In our Friday News Roundup, we try to highlight interesting stories that might otherwise get overlooked. These stories emphasize how federal and state policy changes can affect local schools and districts.
$100 Million in Stimulus Funds [...]
At Ed Money Watch, we discuss and analyze major issues affecting education funding. In our Friday News Roundup, we try to highlight interesting stories that might otherwise get overlooked. These stories emphasize how federal and state policy changes can affect local schools and districts.
North Carolina May Drop Some [...]
At Ed Money Watch, we discuss and analyze major issues affecting education funding. In our Friday News Roundup, we try to highlight interesting stories that might otherwise get overlooked. These stories emphasize how federal and state policy changes can affect local schools and districts.
Report Released on Stimulus Funds [...]
At Ed Money Watch, we discuss and analyze major issues affecting education funding. In our Friday News Roundup, we try to highlight interesting stories that might otherwise get overlooked. These stories emphasize how federal and state policy changes can affect local schools and districts.
Limited Loan Access Makes [...]
At Ed Money Watch, we discuss and analyze major issues affecting education funding. In our Friday News Roundup, we try to highlight interesting stories that might otherwise get overlooked. These stories emphasize how federal and state policy changes can affect local schools and districts.
Obama Offers Compromise on [...]
 At Ed Money Watch, we discuss and analyze major issues affecting education funding. In our Friday News Roundup, we try to highlight interesting stories that might otherwise get overlooked. These stories emphasize how federal and state policy changes can affect local schools and districts.
Oregon Bill Would Ease School [...]
Georgia Math and Science Teachers Get a Salary Bump
California Proposition Could Bring $9.3 billion to California Schools
In a Struggling Economy, Student Loan Default Rates Soar
Georgia Math and Science Teachers Get a Salary Bump
Secondary teachers in Georgia who work in math and science will see a[...]
At Ed Money Watch, we discuss and analyze major issues affecting education funding. In our Friday News Roundup, we try to highlight interesting stories that might otherwise get overlooked. These stories emphasize how federal and state policy changes can affect local schools and districts.
Schools Chief Seeks Additional Title [...]
At Ed Money Watch, we discuss and analyze major issues affecting education funding. In our Friday News Roundup, we try to highlight interesting stories that might otherwise get overlooked. These stories emphasize how federal and state policy changes can affect local schools and districts.
Reforms in Pennsylvania May [...]
At Ed Money Watch, we discuss and analyze major issues affecting education funding. In our Friday News Roundup, we try to highlight interesting stories that might otherwise get overlooked. These stories emphasize how federal and state policy changes can affect local schools and districts.Â
Missouri Budget May Cut [...]
At Ed Money Watch, we discuss and analyze major issues affecting education funding. In our Friday News Roundup, we try to highlight interesting stories that might otherwise get overlooked. These stories emphasize how federal and state policy changes can affect local schools and districts.
Unexpected Consequences from Stimulus Funds [...]
At Ed Money Watch, we discuss and analyze major issues affecting education funding. In our Friday News Roundup, we try to highlight interesting stories that might otherwise get overlooked. These stories emphasize how federal and state policy changes can affect local schools and districts.
Florida Seeks Hardship Waiver for [...]
At Ed Money Watch, we discuss and analyze major issues affecting education funding. In our Friday News Roundup, we try to highlight interesting stories that might otherwise get overlooked. These stories emphasize how federal and state changes can affect local schools and districts.
Student Loan Auction Plan Moves Forward
Schools [...]
Big Government Role in Student Loans
At Some Schools, No More Free Lunches
Stimulus Funds Ease Cuts to Schools
Big Government Role in Student Loans
In the last days of the Bush administration, the Education Department agreed to expand its commitment to buy student loans in the struggling market, leading [...]
Massachusetts Schools Reconsider Full-Day Kindergarten
Community Colleges Unable to Meet Demand
Stimulus Law Provides Funds for Work-Study Jobs
 Massachusetts Schools Reconsider Full-Day Kindergarten
Faced with tough economic times, many Massachusetts school districts are reconsidering their full-day kindergarten programs. In 2000, the state established a grant program for full-day kindergarten, [...]
Impact of Budget Shortfalls on Education Jobs
Arizona Schools Chief to Cut English-Language Learner Funds
Scale of Stimulus Spending Seen as Issue
Impact of Budget Shortfalls on Education Jobs
The Center on Reinventing Public Education released Projections of State Budget Shortfalls on K-12 Public Education Spending and Job [...]
Pawlenty Pushes for ‘Q Comp' Expansion
Granholm Asks Universities to Freeze Tuition
Seniority-Based Layoffs Exacerbate Job Losses
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Pawlenty Pushes for ‘Q Comp' Expansion
Despite cuts to the state's overall budget, Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty (R) would like to boost the state's education budget. Pawlenty proposed increasing the FY [...]
