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Check out our state budget analysis and read about how it stacks up against our Big Bold Ask for investment in Kentucky education. From the Child Care Assistance Program to teaching quality efforts, here's what you need to know. Learn more by going to https://lnkd.in/d987eFSM #KYGA24 #KentuckyEducation #BigBoldAsk

As New York's lawmakers continue budget negotiations, help us send a clear message: This year, we cannot compromise on universal school meals. More than 320,000 kids in nearly 660 New York schools still cannot access universal no-cost school meals. A patchwork approach that provides free school meals to some—but not all—children is not enough. Determining access to free school meals based on income is a flawed system that leaves students behind. We do not ask students to provide their household income for buses, books, or school-issued technology. The same should be true for school meals. Anything less than a full universal policy undermines the culture of inclusivity that New York’s schools strive to create. The only way to ensure equitable access to school meals is also the simplest solution: Feed all the kids. Call TODAY to tell Governor Kathy Hochul, Carl Heastie, Andrea Stewart-Cousins, and state lawmakers to fully fund #Meals4AllNY in the final state budget: bit.ly/HSMFANY-ActNow 

Open Letter to Governor Abbott: Support Texas Public Schools Governor Abbott has rejected calls for a special session to address school funding, claiming it's not his responsibility. As Texas' chief executive, he is constitutionally obligated to ensure an appropriate, free education for our children. This open letter from our founder, Scott Milder, addresses the critical factors Governor Abbott’s response omits, including the misuse of ESSER funds, the need for proper state funding, and the flaws of the proposed voucher system. Our schools need robust and standalone funding, not political agendas. Let’s prioritize our children’s education and adequately fund our public schools. Read the full letter here: https://wix.to/e0ZA9GG #TexasEducation #PublicSchools #EducationalFunding #GovernorAbbott #SchoolVouchers #TxEd #EducationReform #ScottMilder #FriendsOfTexasPublicSchool

I love my public school and am excited about my kids' first day back! I'm also thinking today about the concerning funding situation in our school districts given the fiscal cliff of federal funds expiring. This loss of funds is happening at the same time funding for public education is already inadequate with only modest state funding for this school year and next--despite large budget surpluses. And Kentucky voters are also considering Amendment 2, which would further worsen the situation by allowing the diversion of public resources to private school vouchers. You can read more in our Kentucky Center for Economic Policy analysis linked below--including what five Kentucky superintendents had to say about the investments made possible by federal ESSER funding and the challenging outlook for needed resources moving forward. #ESSER #Amendment2 https://lnkd.in/gngg5-eW

As public education funding continues to evolve, Minnesota communities are increasingly being called upon to support their local school districts through local tax revenue. This shift raises important questions about the sustainability and equity of education financing. As we navigate these changes, it's crucial to engage in dialogue about the implications for students, educators, and taxpayers alike. Learn more about this pressing issue here: https://okt.to/HxPjYf

New post on the Office for Education Policy blog w/ Josh B. McGee: we examine how Arkansas charter schools are funded and spend their money, compared to traditional public schools. While the charter sector has consistently grown since the early 2000s, charters have consistently spent less per pupil than TPS. They also receive less revenue per pupil. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dJZBFn28

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As public education funding continues to evolve, Minnesota communities are increasingly being called upon to support their local school districts through local tax revenue. This shift raises important questions about the sustainability and equity of education financing. As we navigate these changes, it's crucial to engage in dialogue about the implications for students, educators, and taxpayers alike. Learn more about this pressing issue here: https://okt.to/EmWue8

As public education funding continues to evolve, Minnesota communities are increasingly being called upon to support their local school districts through local tax revenue. This shift raises important questions about the sustainability and equity of education financing. As we navigate these changes, it's crucial to engage in dialogue about the implications for students, educators, and taxpayers alike. Learn more about this pressing issue here: https://okt.to/qeVksP

The Massachusetts Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) budget will soon be discussed by the legislative Conference Committee, which will make decisions about any parts of the budget where the House and Senate disagree. This year, we expect the state budget to have major implications for early education and care in Massachusetts - both with respect to funding for the sector and - uniquely - significant policy changes. Join Strategies for Children, Neighborhood Villages, and Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center on Tuesday, June 11 at 1:00 pm EST on ZOOM for Breaking Down the Budget: Where We are and What You Need to Know, a virtual event on the FY25 budget and how it stands to impact early education and care. Register: https://lnkd.in/eKWvwpkk Learn more about the MA FY25 state budget now: https://lnkd.in/eW35FJWg https://lnkd.in/eqiXM86Y