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Following the billions of dollars spent every year educating children.

First Person

Colorado
November 1, 2018

A Chalkbeat roundtable: What would a better system for funding Colorado schools look like?

We asked a group of teachers, school leaders, advocates, and academics to tell us what they think is missing in the school funding conversation.

last chance

Colorado
November 1, 2018

Proposed Colorado budget invests in attracting teachers and expanding college and work opportunities

The next governor will make his own budget recommendations, but this document represents a start.

Access Granted

New York
November 1, 2018

Carranza unveils capital plan with $750 million in fixes for disability access

The announcement comes after months of urging from advocates over the lack of access for students with disabilities in a majority of school buildings.

Payroll Data

Chicago
October 31, 2018

Online tool shows who makes the big bucks at Chicago schools

How much is your favorite principal making? It’s possible to find out: An online tool offers…

dollars and sense

Colorado
October 29, 2018

Proposition 109: Would fixing our ‘damn roads’ hurt our schools?

Colorado voters face two competing transportation measures this November, and one of them has some education advocates worried.

FAQ

Indiana
October 29, 2018

What you need to know about the IPS school funding referendums before you vote

Find out why Indianapolis Public Schools is asking for tax increases for more school funding, how much the referendums will cost, and what will happen if they don't pass.

Risk and Reward

Colorado
October 27, 2018

What Proposition 112 — the controversial bid to rein in Colorado oil and gas drilling — would mean for schools

Therese Gilbert wears an Amendment 73 button to show support for more school funding, but she’s knocking on doors seeking votes for Proposition…

BUILDING COSTS

Tennessee
October 25, 2018

Griffin: ‘Students who live in poverty should learn in luxury,’ but state-run schools are far from luxurious

Many Memphis schools are in need of better environments, but schools in Tennessee's lowest performing district are too low in priority for building repairs, said Sharon Griffin.

Digital Divide

Tennessee
October 24, 2018

Tennessee has big gaps in school technology access, but no extra money. Here’s Haslam’s plan.

Gov. Bill Haslam unveils a program to help school districts access and purchase computers, laptops, and other devices.

funding safety

Colorado
October 24, 2018

Colorado school districts seek voter support for school safety and mental health resources

Of 29 districts asking voters to increase local taxes, at least 19 have safety projects a priority if measures are approved.

That's a lot of zeroes

Colorado
October 22, 2018

Amendment 73: Understanding the tax increase for education on your Colorado ballot

Amendment 73 comes on the heels of teacher protests here and around the nation that have raised awareness of low pay and other unmet classroom needs.

recruitment and retention

Colorado
October 18, 2018

School districts counting on public support for higher teacher pay to pass new tax increases

Most school districts asking voters to approve local tax increases this November want to raise teacher pay.
New York
October 18, 2018

A ‘chilling effect’: Immigrants may decline school-based health services if proposed rule is adopted, advocates say

The proposed rule could mean fewer people will sign up for Medicaid, resulting in fewer dollars flowing in to school-based health clinics.

More money

Colorado
October 5, 2018

‘We need the funding, and so do our kids.’ Colorado teachers take to the streets for Amendment 73

The Colorado Education Association says there were 27 teacher actions around the state in support of Amendment 73, a tax increase to fund education.

where the money goes

Indiana
October 5, 2018

The fight for teacher raises and 4 other takeaways from our IPS referendum forum

Indianapolis Public Schools teacher Rosa Vazquez had a point to make, and at its core, it was simple: “We need more.” “It’s difficult when we…