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New post on the Office for Education Policy blog w/ Josh B. McGee: we examine how Arkansas charter schools are funded and spend their money, compared to traditional public schools. While the charter sector has consistently grown since the early 2000s, charters have consistently spent less per pupil than TPS. They also receive less revenue per pupil. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dJZBFn28

529 plans are a tax-advantaged way to save for a child’s or grandchild’s college education. Contact us today for our list of some of the top state-sponsored 529 plans and to learn more about this education funding tool: https://bit.ly/3ICebaf #financialplanning #collegeplanning #529plans #educationfunding

Did you know? The best way to ensure you have enough funds for your children's college education is to start saving as early as possible. The earlier you start, the more time you have to save and plan. #529Plan #CollegeSavings

📢 Fund Our Schools VA, Voices, and Virginia's youth need your voice! 📢The Virginia House and Senate will release their proposed budgets on Sunday, 2/18, and we need to make sure that our legislators make substantial investments in our public schools. 📢JLARC’s study this summer showed what we already knew – that the state isn’t investing its fair share of the cost of creating great public schools for every student in every zip code. We need lawmakers to follow up and make real changes. 📢Use the form below to contact your legislators and urge them to prioritize school funding in the upcoming proposed budgets: https://ow.ly/2Mkz50QAf4Q

My children go to a great public school system, where their teachers care deeply for them. Trump wants to eviscerate that system. If your children go to public schools, please read this to understand what Republican politicians are intending for our communities. #project2025 "Their plan calls to 1) divert huge chunks of the federal education budgets to state, to be turned into vouchers for private schools. Trends in states with universal vouchers show that diverted $ will largely benefit families already in private schools, 2) divert billions to low-performing for-profit schools, and 3) gut services at public schools" https://lnkd.in/ecHizgFv

Arizona's education crisis deepens as the state returns $29 million to the federal government, jeopardizing vital resources for Arizona schools. This decision comes after schools across the state missed the deadline to spend these critical funds, which were designated for school improvement grants aimed at supporting struggling students. Marisol Garcia, the president of the Arizona Education Association, expressed concern over the situation, noting, "From what we understand from our colleagues, this did come out of the blue. School districts are now scrambling with how they are going to back up this bridge to offer students the support that they need." The sudden loss of these funds poses a substantial challenge to our educational system, particularly in its efforts to provide additional academic support to students who need it most. In light of this development, A New Leaf is committed to collaborating with educational institutions and community partners to explore alternative solutions and strategies to support these students. We believe that every child deserves access to quality education and the necessary resources to thrive, regardless of their circumstances. As we move forward, it is more important than ever to advocate for effective management and utilization of educational funds. Together, we can work towards ensuring that such financial opportunities are not lost in the future and that our students receive the support they deserve. https://lnkd.in/gmdbxhPs

Finally an easy to understand video of how school funding works and the interaction between property tax revenue and state funds.

Do you think continuing to throw more money at our educational budget in Pennsylvania is going to improve public education? 💸 House Democrats believe so. They demonstrated this by passing HB 2370, which adds another $7 billion to the educational budget.📈However, we’ve been increasing this budget for the past decade with little to no significant results. When will we realize that it’s time to change our approach? At Americans For Prosperity, we believe that school choice is critical. Nontraditional learners and students in failing schools can benefit greatly from cyber schools, charter schools, homeschools, and private schools. House Democrats continue to fight against these non-traditional alternatives. (I think we know why). While Pennsylvania continues to throw money at a problem with no significant change, other states around the country are passing school choice legislation. 18 states have already passed ESA bills. To learn more listen to this 2 minute commentary from our Deputy State Director, Emily Greene, on the Lincoln Radio Journal or visit AmericansforProsperity.org and choose Education under the Issues Tab. #school #education #charterschools #educationchoice #Pennsylvania https://lnkd.in/gMpQxJYm

School districts may get more time to spend a portion of their remaining COVID relief dollars--if they know how and when to apply. Here's a guide I wrote to help district leaders maximize these critical one-time funds:

What are your thoughts on this approach? Do you think FINANCIAL incentives are an effective way to boost school attendance? Oakland Unified School District is piloting a program that pays students $50 per week to attend school regularly. 💰 This initiative aims to address chronic absenteeism by providing financial incentives to students. The program's goal is to improve attendance rates and academic outcomes. Share your opinions below! ⬇