education funding

Jan 19, 2024
What would happen if we could choose where our taxes go?
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Most Americans would likely prioritize social insurance, according to one survey.
Nov 6, 2019
What federal funding for civics reveals about American political discourse
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As Americans grapple with questions of impeachment, many schools have shifted attention away from civics education.
Sep 10, 2018
An educator takes her frustration to the streets
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Teresa Danks is known as the "panhandling teacher."
Jan 27, 2018
Can Baltimore’s new funding approach solve the "education debt"?
This week in Baltimore, the school board approved a new plan to fund city schools based on poverty rates. Previously, funds were distributed based on test scores, with schools getting extra money for advanced students as well as for low-performing students who might need more services. The new plan aims to address the ways that […]
May 12, 2016
Access to high-quality preschool remains unequal
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While national numbers are up, not every state is increasing its funding for preschool.
Mar 30, 2016
When celebrities get behind schools
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Plenty of stars try their hands at financially supporting education, but their mileage varies.
Sep 22, 2015
What happens when big philanthropy efforts fail?
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A new book explores the flaws in Zuckerberg's $100 million gift to Newark schools.
Apr 1, 2015
American students head to Germany for free college
More American students are getting degrees in other countries with free college.
Feb 23, 2015
Can tech transform education for juvenile offenders?
Thousands of kids are locked up and losing ground in the juvenile justice system.
Feb 9, 2015
With Common Core testing, you get what you pay for
A look at economics of testing and new assessments tied to Common Core standards.