Thirty-six governors’ races and more three-quarters of the nation’s state legislative seats are on the ballot this fall, and voters’ choices are likely to have a big impact on education budgets.
K-12 Leaders Weigh ‘Trump Effect’ on School Budgets
Nearly 75 Percent of District Administrators Expect the President to Have a Negative Impact
Nearly three quarters of district leaders expect President Donald Trump to have a negative impact on K-12 school budgets over the next two years.
Insights on ESSA’s Title IV Program, and How Districts May Spend Their Funding
A Consultant Talks About How K-12 Companies Can Anticipate School Systems' Needs
Many districts are likely to use a new infusion of federal Title IV money to enhance existing programs, predicts David DeSchryver of Whiteboard Advisors.
State Budgets for K-12 Improving, But Opportunities for Companies May Be Limited
Increases in Funding May Not Result in New Purchases in Many School Systems
Many states are approving increases in funding for schools, but some districts are wary of adding new programs and services, despite the monetary influx.
K-12 District Leaders Are Bearish on Budgets
Despite Improving State Budget Conditions, K-12 Administrators Report Pessimism About the Financial Picture
Despite signs of improving state budgets, a relatively small percentage of K-12 district leaders expect local budget conditions to improve in the near term.
How K-12 Districts Pay for Pilot Tests of Products
Discretionary Funds and Federal Title I Money Are Commonly Used to Cover the Costs of Trials
Discretionary funds and federal Title I money are commonly used to cover the costs of trials, according to an exclusive survey of 500 school district leaders.
A new “certificate in education finance” program at Georgetown University may be the first higher education training program of its kind.
Because ed-tech products may cross the lines of several budget areas, schools can be creative in finding the funds to pay for them.
Indiana’s Department of Education seeks a statewide English-language learner database, while districts in Colorado and Texas want software for school operations.
N.Y. State’s K-12 Districts Likely to Spend, But Federal Tax Law Stirs Anxiety
Ed-Tech Products, Security Services, Furniture Among Biggest Needs
Districts across New York state are likely to prioritize spending on assistive technology, as well as school security, over the coming year.
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