Educators call Gov. Gavin Newsom's slash to school funding unconstitutional'
Outraged educational leaders in California believe Newsom's budget cuts to school funding unconstitutional and subject to potential litigation. [ more ]
4-Day School Weeks Are a Raw Deal for Kids-and Their Parents
Arizona's underinvestment in education is leading to budget shortfalls affecting school districts like Liberty adopting a four-day school week. [ more ]
Walters: Bigger California deficit could spell changes for schools
California's state budgeting process starts with projecting revenue, but these projections are often far from accurate due to the volatile taxation system.
The allocation of funds to public schools under Proposition 98 is based on these revenue projections, but the calculations are subject to interpretation and often do not align with reality. [ more ]
Eric Adams unveils $111.6B NYC budget; restores $515M for schools, two NYPD classes
Mayor Adams unveiled a $111.6 billion executive budget for FY 2025 with increased school funding and more cops, but fell short on library funding. [ more ]
Schools refusing to accept new pupils unless 'voluntary' contributions paid
Some public schools in Ireland are conditioning acceptance letters on the payment of contributions, despite the Department of Education stating that a child's place in a school cannot be dependent on payment.
Charities have been campaigning for the abolition of voluntary contributions, which places a burden on lower-income families.
Schools argue that they need to seek money from parents due to insufficient state funding. [ more ]
Measure H: Will voters renew the Berkeley schools parcel tax again?
The Berkeley Schools Excellence Program (BSEP) is up for renewal through Measure H, ensuring funding for small class sizes, music, and library programs.
Measure H will slightly increase the tax rate to continue supporting Berkeley schools, requiring a two-thirds majority to pass. [ more ]