Education and the Financial Crisis

The most recent news from Education Week and the Associated Press on the global financial crisis and its impact on education in the United States and across the globe.



November 2, 2009, AP

November 2, 2009, AP

November 2, 2009, AP

The money-saving school closures have begun amid legal challenges, parent protests, and general uncertainty. October 30, 2009

October 30, 2009, AP

October 28, 2009, AP

October 27, 2009, AP

October 26, 2009, AP

October 26, 2009, AP

October 23, 2009, AP

October 22, 2009, AP

The lawsuit alleges that the furloughs constitute an unlawful unilateral change in the programs and services these children receive. October 22, 2009, MCT

October 19, 2009, AP

October 19, 2009, AP

Cuts to K-12 budgets continue in some states, even after unprecedented federal aid, as revenues continue to falter. Updated: October 19, 2009

While some lawmakers say school cuts are unavoidable, Gov. Bill Richardson repeated his stance that education funds are off limits. October 7, 2009, MCT

October 5, 2009, AP

October 1, 2009

The reduction in instructional time resulting from teacher furloughs is likely to exact a harsh toll on student learning, officials say. September 25, 2009

August 31, 2009, AP

School districts continue to cope with the classroom-level impact of budget cuts, and more could be on the horizon. August 25, 2009

August 24, 2009, AP

August 14, 2009, AP

August 12, 2009, AP

August 6, 2009, AP

August 3, 2009, AP

Robert C. Bobb was appointed by the state to try to close a huge budget deficit that is the legacy of declining enrollment and management problems. Updated: August 12, 2009

Education groups predict the agreement, if approved by lawmakers, will result in layoffs, larger classes, and shorter school years. July 22, 2009

July 15, 2009, AP

Schools get a taste of decentralization as they make key budgetary decisions, including how to spend an influx of stimulus aid, in lean fiscal times. July 14, 2009

July 13, 2009, AP

Education funding is imperiled as lawmakers, governors push to agreement on overdue budgets. Updated: July 13, 2009

July 6, 2009, AP

July 2, 2009, AP

July 2, 2009, AP

June 30, 2009, AP

June 26, 2009, AP

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June 22, 2009, AP

June 22, 2009, AP

June 22, 2009, AP

June 15, 2009, AP

June 15, 2009, AP

June 12, 2009, AP

State spending is predicted to fall again in fiscal 2010 despite the federal economic-stimulus package, likely meaning more cuts for K-12. June 11, 2009

June 9, 2009, AP

June 9, 2009, AP

As the state’s finances continue to melt down, educators say they won’t be able to avoid direct hits to the classroom this time around. June 8, 2009

June 8, 2009, AP

June 8, 2009, AP

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