Stories Tagged as
Education funding
What would happen if we could choose where our taxes go?
by
Janet Nguyen
Jan 19, 2024
Most Americans would likely prioritize social insurance, according to one survey.
What federal funding for civics reveals about American political discourse
Nov 6, 2019
As Americans grapple with questions of impeachment, many schools have shifted attention away from civics education.
An educator takes her frustration to the streets
by
Phoebe Unterman
and Sean McHenry
Sep 10, 2018
Teresa Danks is known as the "panhandling teacher."
Can Baltimore's new funding approach solve the "education debt"?
by
Amy Scott
and Eliza Mills
Jan 26, 2018
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 […]
Access to high-quality preschool remains unequal
May 12, 2016
While national numbers are up, not every state is increasing its funding for preschool.
When celebrities get behind schools
by
Tony Wagner
Mar 30, 2016
Plenty of stars try their hands at financially supporting education, but their mileage varies.
What happens when big philanthropy efforts fail?
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Daisy Palacios
Sep 22, 2015
A new book explores the flaws in Zuckerberg's $100 million gift to Newark schools.
For public good, not for profit.
American students head to Germany for free college
Apr 1, 2015
More American students are getting degrees in other countries with free college.
Can tech transform education for juvenile offenders?
by
Adriene Hill
Feb 23, 2015
Thousands of kids are locked up and losing ground in the juvenile justice system.
With Common Core testing, you get what you pay for
by
Amy Scott
Feb 9, 2015
A look at economics of testing and new assessments tied to Common Core standards.