Where Are All Those Dollars Going?
May 02, 2022 by Karin Chenoweth In Episode 1, we talk about the big picture with Phyllis Jordan of FutureEd, a Washington think tank that has been tracking how districts are spending the money. She says…
How are Schools & Districts Using the Money That the Federal Government Has Provided to Help Them Get Through the COVID Crisis?
April 13, 2022 by Karin Chenoweth Are you wondering how school districts are spending the money the federal government sent them to get through the COVID crisis? Karin Chenoweth, a writer-in-residence at The Education Trust, has…
How to Use the FundEd Digital Tool to Advocate for Better School Funding Formulas
January 27, 2022 by Zahava Stadler There are a lot of disagreements over education policy, but many people agree that how public schools are funded needs to be fixed. In 2021, 32 governors highlighted school funding…
NAEP Is Telling Us Again That It’s Past Time to Close Long-Standing Resource Gaps
November 12, 2021 by Denise Forte Those who study educational disparities know that money matters in education. And it’s not just about how much money is allocated, it’s about resource equity, that is, how effectively state…
How the Build Back Better Act Will Dramatically Improve the Lives of our Youngest Learners
November 10, 2021 by Carrie Gillispie, Amanda Guarino Families of kids under five face a particular set of challenges when it comes to child care. Early care and learning facilities across the country have shut down or have…
Build Back Better Act Is a Major Step Forward for Education Equity
October 15, 2021 by Reid Setzer The Build Back Better Act contains several exciting and essential investments in early childhood education, school nutrition, higher education, and educator preparation systems that would greatly improve and reshape how…
How Advocates Can Ensure American Rescue Plan Funding Goes to the Students Who Need it the Most
October 04, 2021 by Reetchel Presume Back-to-school season is usually accompanied by a spirit of optimism — and advocates have a reason to be hopeful. Bolstered by resources from COVID-19 relief funding, system leaders have a…
7 Questions to Ask Your District Leader About Where ARP Funds Are Going
September 10, 2021 by Kayla Patrick Many students are returning to school after long-term school building closures. As a result, many advocates and families are concerned about children’s physical health as well as their social, emotional,…
How Is Your School District Allocating Its Funds? New Data Lets Parents & Advocates See for Themselves.
For school leaders to administer a high-quality education, having money to secure valuable education resources makes a difference. For students to have a quality education, they need access to strong…