Finance

The latest coverage of school funding, finance, and budget news on the local, state, and national levels.

Mo. Education Leaders Discuss Future of Schools

November 6, 2009, AP

Stimulus Funding Reports Pose Puzzle for Watchdogs

The first quarterly reports on how aid for education was used offer plenty of information, but sharpening the picture can be tough. November 6, 2009

Wis. Legislature Passes Education Reform Bill

November 6, 2009, AP

Mich. House Taps 2010 Stimulus Funding for Schools

November 5, 2009, AP

Ontario Trails in Education Spending, Says Study

November 5, 2009, AP

News Briefs

Remote Arizona District Emerges From Four Years of State Control

For the first time in nearly four years, an Arizona school district dominated by a polygamist sect is no longer under state control. November 3, 2009

Hawaii Judge Refuses to Stop Planned Friday School Closing

A federal judge last week refused to immediately block teacher furloughs set to begin in Hawaii until he could fully study two lawsuits filed by parents opposed to the budget-cutting maneuver. October 27, 2009

Louisiana Education Chief to Offer Incentives to Cut Agency Roster

Paul Pastorek, the Louisiana superintendent of public instruction, says he plans to offer financial incentives to trim the workforce at the state education department. October 20, 2009

Michigan Legislators Pass Budget Cutting K-12 Education Spending

Michigan lawmakers last week passed a new $12.8 billion budget for public schools in fiscal 2010, but still must finish an overall state government spending plan for the next year. October 13, 2009

Economic-Stimulus Funds

A report from the National Governors Association offers guidance for states on how to qualify for and make the best use of the federal aid they receive for education through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. October 13, 2009

Alaska Eyes Gold for Scholarships

Alaska Gov. Sean Parnell is hoping state lawmakers will use $400 million from reserve funds to finance higher education scholarships for high school students. October 13, 2009

More News Briefs

Colorado Pulls Out Stops in Bid for 'Race to Top' Aid

State officials are reaching out to mayors, union leaders, and others for support as they work to secure a coveted federal stimulus grant. November 5, 2009

Obama Coaxes States to Change With School Dollars

November 4, 2009, AP

Commentary

Teacher Incentives, or Teaching Incentives?

“In our current zeal to reward ‘excellent’ teachers, are we jeopardizing truly excellent teaching?” asks Patrick R. Riccards, the chief executive officer of Exemplar Strategic Communications and the author of the education reform blog Eduflack. November 4, 2009

Half of U.S. Kids Will Get Food Stamps

November 4, 2009, AP

Obama Coaxes States to Change With School Dollars

November 4, 2009, AP

To Make Schools Safer, Action, Not Talk, Needed

November 3, 2009

Obama Community College Proposal May Not Be Enough

November 2, 2009, AP

Budget Cuts Could Unplug Missouri Virtual School

November 2, 2009, AP

Debate Begins Over Paying for Mich. Public Schools

November 2, 2009, AP