Financial Crisis

The latest news about the effect of the financial crisis on education, including articles, Commentaries, and special features.

Adama Dembele talks to 5th graders after an African drum and dance lesson at Vance Elementary School in Asheville, N.C., among the efforts funded through the Asheville City Schools Foundation.

Parent, Community Groups Pressed to Fill K-12 Budget Gaps

Cash-strapped school districts turn to outside groups for help in paying for staff and academic essentials, prompting frustration from some. (March 13, 2012)

Spotlight on the Stimulus

This Spotlight brings together the latest information and analysis on the federal economic-stimulus package.

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Chat Transcript

Education's New Economic Reality
In this 2011 chat, experts discussed the impact of the ‘Great Recession’ on schools.

Special Collection

Quality Counts 2011
This report examined both the lingering concerns the about the economic recovery, and opportunities for innovation despite depleted budgets.

VIDEOS ON THE FINANCIAL CRISIS


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In Philadelphia, Few Students Are on the Path to College
A stratified system means long odds for students in Philadelphia's neighborhood high schools hoping to get a college education.
May 18, 2012 - Education Week
Waiver Promises May Put Cash Squeeze on States
NCLB flexibility requires fresh attention to low-performing schools, but not all can expect get extra federal aid.
April 24, 2012 - Education Week
Newark, N.J., Sets Aside a 'Village' for Teachers
April 23, 2012 - AP
SIG Aid Gives Schools Budget Relief—For Now
School Improvement Grant recipients are anxious about sustaining gains once the funds run out.
April 15, 2012 - Education Week
For Fla. District That Promised College Money, It's Time to Pay Up
A Hillsborough County school district promised to pay the college tuition of students who pledged to return to inner-city schools to teach.
April 10, 2012 - McClatchy-Tribune
Oregon Community Schools Model Shows Staying Power
The SUN Community Schools network provides lessons on scaling up and sustainability.
March 13, 2012 - Education Week
Parent, Community Groups Pressed to Fill K-12 Budget Gaps
Cash-strapped school districts turn to outside groups for help in paying for staff and academic essentials, prompting frustration from some.
March 13, 2012 - Education Week
Governors Cautiously Optimistic on Economic Forecast
NGA sessions touch on the K-12 revenue outlook and the federal role in education.
March 6, 2012 - Education Week
States Seek to Boost K-12 Aid as Revenue Recovers
Gradual funding increases are in the works, though cuts from the recession and its aftermath still sting.
February 21, 2012 - Education Week
Financial Collapse Threatens Pennsylvania District
No rescue is in sight for the troubled Chester Upland district, despite a court-ordered meeting this month with the state.
February 21, 2012 - Education Week

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