Education Funding
Education news, analysis, and opinion about money, financing and budgets on the federal and state levels and coverage of philanthropy to school.
Education Funding Biden Pitches 41 Percent Spending Increase for Education Next Year on Top of COVID-19 AidThe president wants nearly $103 billion for the Department of Education, although history indicates Congress won't approve that request.
Education Funding Explainer What the American Rescue Plan Means for SchoolsThe Biden administration bets that nearly $130 billion will help schools address the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on K-12 education
Education Funding Biden Infrastructure Plan Calls for $100 Billion for School Construction, UpgradesPresident Joe Biden's $2 trillion American Jobs Plan would also fund replacement of lead pipes and expand broadband internet access.
Education Funding Miguel Cardona Releases $912 Million for Puerto Rico's Schools, Easing Trump RestrictionsPuerto Rico has regained access to hundreds of millions of dollars for education to address the fallout of COVID-19 and other needs.
Education Funding School Budgets: Why They're Not As Bad As PredictedRevenue projections are up, but districts aren't out of the woods. Seven questions answered about the evolving landscape for budgets.
Education Funding COVID-19 Aid Package Protects Funding for Students in Poverty, But Could Challenge Schools"Maintenance of equity" mandates aim to avoid cuts by states and districts that hurt disadvantaged students more than others.Education Funding Letter to the Editor Student Need Should Drive Outlay of Federal DollarsSchools and districts need substantial, transparent funding like never before, says an Educational Resource Strategies partner.
Education Funding See What the Huge COVID-19 Aid Deal Biden Has Signed Means for Education, in Two ChartsThe $1.9 trillion aid package includes nearly $130 billion for K-12, an unprecedented one-time infusion of federal education funding.
Education Funding Reopening Plans, Private Schools, Special Education: Senate Puts Stamp on COVID-19 BillThe revised COVID-19 relief bill provides more than $120 billion in direct K-12 public school aid and could reach President Biden quickly.
Education Funding Nearly Half of School Finance Officials Report 'Sufficient' Federal COVID-19 Aid, For NowA survey of local K-12 administrators also found "addressing learning loss" and ed-tech to be primary uses of relief dollars.
Education Funding Return of Pet Projects in Congress Could Mean More Money for Schools to Address COVID-19"Community funding projects," also known as earmarks, could support district and nonprofit K-12 projects.
Education Funding Concern About Unspent COVID-19 School Aid Continues as Congress Moves Toward More ReliefA congressional analysis has spurred discontent about how fast money will be spent, but some warn against over-simplifying the situation.
Education Funding Opinion What's It Take for Philanthropy to Help Rural Schools?Place-based philanthropy has enormous potential to revitalize rural communities. The trick is, it’s tough to get this sort of approach right.
Education Funding Summer School, Extended Learning a Priority in $129 Billion COVID-19 Relief BillThe reconciliation bill from House Democrats is an early attempt at what's shaping up to be a new federal aid package for education.
Education Funding Details of Biden's Education Relief Pitch Prioritize Smaller Classes, Avoiding LayoffsThe administration's breakdown of COVID-19 needs also includes $50 billion for social distancing and $29 billion for learning recovery.
