Tag: Education funding

Private School Vouchers: Bridging the Divide Between Equality and PrivilegeThe debate surrounding private school vouchers has long been a contentious issue, with arguments on both sides presenting valid concerns. While some advocate for universal...

The shortage of teachers in our public schools, especially in critical subject areas, continues to be a pressing issue as we head into the 2023-24 school year. Nearly 9 in 10 school districts are...

Western Illinois University recently announced its decision to reduce its faculty and staff positions in an effort to address financial challenges stemming from declining enrollment and rising deficits. The institution plans to cut 57...

The number of special education teachers in U.S. schools is on the rise, according to a report by the Program on Education Policy and Governance at the Harvard Kennedy School. This increase in the...

The Republican and Democratic parties have taken fundamentally different stances on school choice issues. Republicans have embraced “universal school choice” in their 2024 platform, while Democrats have criticized vouchers and called for stricter regulations...

Vice President Kamala Harris is facing the challenge of shifting focus on her education policies to appeal to a broader audience and strengthen her political position. With the opportunity to position herself as a...

Vice President Kamala Harris recently spoke at the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) Conference, where she outlined her vision for the future of public education in America. Harris, who proudly identifies as a product...

Dan Goldhaber, the Director of the Center for Analysis of Longitudinal Data in Education Research (CALDER), recently conducted a study to analyze the impact of federal ESSER funds on K-12 schools in 2023. The...

President Joe Biden's announcement that he will not seek an additional term in the 2024 Presidential race has sparked mixed reactions among Americans. While some may focus on the broader political implications of his...

Dear Members and Allies,We are approaching a significant presidential election amidst a backdrop of various social issues such as racism, LGBTQIA+ discrimination, book banning, anti-abortion extremism, and attempts to politicize our schools and courts....

The debate between Republicans and Democrats on the issue of school choice has never been more pronounced. The Republican party has now officially embraced "universal school choice" in their 2024 platform, while the Democrats...

There is a shortage of special education teachers in America’s public schools. In the 2023–24 school year, over half of districts and 80% of states reported a shortage. Despite efforts to train new teachers,...

Michael Bloomberg, the former mayor of New York City and a billionaire, has made a significant contribution to historically Black medical schools. His charitable organization, Bloomberg Philanthropies, announced a donation of $600 million to...

Journalist's Article:Vice President Kamala Harris has a unique opportunity to shift towards the center on education policy, which could help address some of her political weaknesses and increase her chances of success in future...

As we approach the upcoming presidential election, it's crucial for the education funding community to come together in a bipartisan manner to defend democracy and save our public schools. Despite our commitment to diversity,...

Is there a shortage of special education teachers in America’s public schools? If so, why? And how can policymakers fix it?Yes, there is indeed a shortage of special education teachers in the public school...