Aug 01 Illinois governor’s veto could jeopardize school funding By Sara Burnett and Sophia Tareen, Associated Press Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner used his veto power Tuesday to strip millions of dollars for Chicago Public Schools from a school funding overhaul, a move that could mean no districts get state money before classes begin. Continue reading
Jun 29 Can Mississippi schools get ahead after a new round of budget cuts? By Marquita Brown, The Hechinger Report Art lessons or larger classes? Years of stagnant funding forces Mississippi educators to make tough choices. Continue reading
May 24 Watch 5:47 Philadelphia mayor looks to fund pre-K with controversial soda tax — by the ounce By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Oct 03 Watch Philadelphia schools crippled by budget crisis By PBS News Hour Philadelphia’s public school system is suffering a severe budget crisis, leaving classrooms packed, faculty understaffed and the district in debt. Special correspondent John Tulenko of Learning Matters examines what led to the shortage of funds and what lawmakers are doing… Continue watching
Oct 03 School Funding By PBS News Hour To understand the problems of education in America, it is necessary to look at the way public schools are financed. Continue reading