Tag: Education funding
Navigating the Financial Challenges of Special Educational Needs: A Podcast
Special Educational Needs Funding Crisis: A Growing ConcernIn north London, six-year-old Violet's love for butterflies and moths shines through despite her autism and...
Protecting School Technology: The Importance of E-rate Insight
Transforming Education with the E-rate ProgramIn the fast-paced world of education technology, one program stands out as a beacon of support for schools and...
Lexia Library Wish Program Grants Title I Educators $16,000+ for 3,350+ Books
Lexia Library Wish Program Grants Title I Educators $16,000+ for 3,350+ BooksBOSTON – An exciting development in the world of education has emerged as...
Improve SEN Funding to Prevent Council Deficits in England, IFS Report
Council deficits in England could spiral to “absurd” levels in excess of £8bn in less than three years without radical reform of special educational...
Increased Funding for Special Needs Students in English Schools: £740m Allocation
Increased Funding for Special Needs Students in English Schools: £740m AllocationIn a groundbreaking move to address the pressing needs of special education in England,...
Private Schools with Wealthy Parents Receive $130m in Australian Public Funding
Private Schools with Wealthy Parents Receive $130m in Australian Public FundingNew data released by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (Acara) has shed...
Private School Vouchers: Equality vs. Privilege
Private School Vouchers: Bridging the Divide Between Equality and PrivilegeThe debate surrounding private school vouchers has long been a contentious issue, with arguments on...
Partnerships Between Minority-Serving Institutions and School Districts Can Address Teaching Shortage
The shortage of teachers in our public schools, especially in critical subject areas, continues to be a pressing issue as we head into the...
Impact of Western Illinois University’s Decision to Reduce 90 Faculty and Staff Positions
Western Illinois University recently announced its decision to reduce its faculty and staff positions in an effort to address financial challenges stemming from declining...
Increasing Number of Special Education Teachers in U.S. Schools: The Education Exchange
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...
Is Trump’s Victory Beneficial for School Choice?
The Republican and Democratic parties have taken fundamentally different stances on school choice issues. Republicans have embraced “universal school choice” in their 2024 platform,...
Strategies for Kamala Harris to Shift Focus on Education Policies
Vice President Kamala Harris is facing the challenge of shifting focus on her education policies to appeal to a broader audience and strengthen her...
Kamala Harris’ Vision for America’s Future: AFT Address Summary
Vice President Kamala Harris recently spoke at the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) Conference, where she outlined her vision for the future of public...
Boost in Math Achievement with ESSER Funds: A Closer Look
Dan Goldhaber, the Director of the Center for Analysis of Longitudinal Data in Education Research (CALDER), recently conducted a study to analyze the impact...
Impact of Biden’s Departure on American Educators: Insights from The Educators Room
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...
Nonpartisan Education Philanthropy Memo: Truly Unbiased Insights
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,...
Is a Trump Victory Beneficial for School Choice?
The debate between Republicans and Democrats on the issue of school choice has never been more pronounced. The Republican party has now officially embraced...
Attracting Special Educators: Addressing the Shortage
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...
Mike Bloomberg Donates $600m to Historically Black Medical Schools
Michael Bloomberg, the former mayor of New York City and a billionaire, has made a significant contribution to historically Black medical schools. His charitable...
Strategies for Kamala Harris to Pivot Towards Center on Education Policy
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...
Unbiased Memo from Top Education Philanthropy: Truly Nonpartisan Insights
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...
Finding Special Education Teachers: Addressing the Shortage
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...