Performance-Funding Plan from Arizona Gov. Brewer Picks Up Steam
Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer's proposal to fund schools based on performance is gaining momentum in the state legislature. Read Full Post >
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January 28, 2013
Massachusetts' Mitch Chester on Common Core, Gov. Patrick's K-12 Plan
Massachusetts Commissioner of Education Mitch Chester praised Gov. Deval Patrick's 2013 budget proposals for K-12, and defended the Common Core State Standards in an interview. Read Full Post >
January 16, 2013
Indiana Governor's K-12 Budget Includes Performance Funding
New Indiana Gov. Mike Pence has proposed that a 1 percent K-12 funding increase in fiscal 2015 be awarded based on student performance. Read Full Post >
December 31, 2012
Fiscal Cliff Watch: State Education Cuts Loom as Midnight Oil Runs Low
Key federal K-12 programs are likely to be cut by 8.2 percent at the beginning of the new year, although most school districts won't feel the pain until next September. Read Full Post >
December 06, 2012
Would New Emergency Manager Bill Circumvent Michigan Voters?
Michigan lawmakers are considering a new version of the emergency manager law that opponents say would resurrect Public Act 4, which was voted down on Nov. 6. Read Full Post >
December 06, 2012
Education Funding Blame Game in Texas: Districts Decry Lawmakers
Texas school districts suing the state over $5.4 billion in K-12 cuts in 2011 wrapped up their testimony Dec. 5. Read Full Post >
October 11, 2012
Next Up for Washington State Chief Randy Dorn: Another Lawsuit?
Washington schools chief Randy Dorn said would consider a lawsuit to bring a charter school commission under his control if voters approve charters in the state Nov. 6. Read Full Post >
September 19, 2012
CAP Study Cites Hurdles to Funding Equity
Property tax and aid formulas stymie states ability to help poorer districts, a Center for American Progress report concludes. Read Full Post >
September 12, 2012
Ed. Spending Bloated, Needs More Local Control, Says New Report
A report from State Budget Solutions says education spending in the U.S. is inefficient and that more local control will lead to smarter allocation of resources. Read Full Post >
August 07, 2012
State Budgets Appear Stable, but Concerns About 'Uncertainty' Remain
State budgets heading into fiscal 2013 appear stable for the most part but are still vulnerable, according to a new report from the National Conference of State Legislatures. Read Full Post >
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