Consultant: Boise district faces more than $300 million in deficiencies; state funds $40 million won’t cover major work An HPM consultant told residents the district’s facilities condition index is about 12% and estimated deferred maintenance at just over $300 million, while noting Idaho’s $40 million allocation to Boise is substantial but insufficient for major construction needs.

Boise's schools are facing over $300 million in maintenance deficiencies, and with state funding falling short, the future of education facilities is at a critical crossroads.

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👇💯 Early voting has started in Ohio! Not just primaries. School levies and other important democracy stuff! GO VOTE NOW! #vote #votearly #alwaysvote #earlyvoting #schoolfunding #ohio

Council committee hears $20.2M Adams School accessibility loan order and $1.1M for three ARP designs City officials briefed the Boston City Council Ways and Means Committee on two loan orders: $20.2 million to replace windows/doors and make the Adams School fully accessible, and $1.1 million to begin design for three 2025 Accelerated Repair Program schools (Margarita Muniz Academy, Mildred Ave K–6, Orchard Gardens). Councilors pressed staff on timelines, safety and procurement.

Boston City Council is set to vote on a crucial $20.2 million loan order to revamp the Adams School with vital accessibility upgrades—will this transform the future of education in the city?

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The old guy in the “no property tax” TV ad, Roger Walker, lives in a $750,000 house in Delaware, Ohio. He’s not a suffering poor person. His kids are fine. He’s willing to take away all #Ohio public school funding for 95% of our kids. No demands for better funding legislation. #schoolfunding

Harnett County officials press state lawmakers on revaluation, possible moratorium and funding shortfalls County leaders asked state legislators to explain revaluation proposals, warned about local fiscal impacts and sought help to avoid repeating a $5.7 million low-wealth funding hit to schools; lawmakers described committee options including a temporary moratorium and urged counties to submit written local requests.

Harnett County officials are demanding answers from state lawmakers about looming property tax changes and the potential financial fallout that could hit local budgets hard.

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Valdez City School District reviews FY27 plan after 20% insurance cost spike; board considers reserve draw District leaders told the board an unexpected 20% rise in insurance costs forced a temporary hiring freeze and budget adjustments; administrators proposed $180,000 in expenditure reductions and said extra special-education funding could offset roughly $173,500, while a limited draw from undesignated reserves was discussed (exact dollar figure unclear in the transcript).

Valdez City School District faces a 20% surge in insurance costs, triggering budget turmoil and a hiring freeze as leaders scramble for solutions.

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The 1930s are Still in the Budget: Announcing the Flint Spatial Echo Today, we are proud to announce the public release of the Flint Spatial Echo, an interactive geospatial tool designed to make visible the hidden structural ties between 1930s federal housing policy an...

We’ve launched the Flint Spatial Echo: an interactive #geospatial tool that reveals how 1930s #federal #housing #policy still affects 21st-century #schoolfunding. Short read (2 min) — explore the map and implications for policy and #educationequity. wix.to/5dHi92r

Committee authorizes purchase orders for Stanton Elementary furniture and technology after vendors quote higher tech cost The committee authorized purchase orders for Stanton Elementary’s mission-critical furniture and technology packages. The fully quoted technology package rose to $746,888.30, about $93,836.97 above the earlier estimate; committee approved issuing POs for the time-sensitive items and asked staff to return with remaining quotes.

The Norwich Building Committee has approved critical purchases for Stanton Elementary, as technology costs surged by nearly $94,000—are they making the right call?

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Hillsborough board narrowly approves superintendent's 2% tentative budget after heated debate The Hillsborough Township Board of Education voted 5'4 on March 23 to approve Superintendent Volpe's 2026'27 tentative budget with a 2% tax-levy increase. Board members and residents debated whether to prioritize tax relief or long-term district stability ahead of the April 30 final hearing.

Hillsborough's Board of Education narrowly approved a controversial 2% budget increase, igniting a heated debate over tax relief versus long-term stability.

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Scotch Plains-Fanwood board approves tentative 2026–27 budget with 6.1% tax levy increase The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Education approved a tentative 2026–27 budget that includes a requested 6.1% increase in the local tax levy, citing rising health-care costs, capped state aid and federal funding cuts as the main drivers.

The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Education has proposed a budget with a 6.1% tax increase to tackle rising healthcare costs and dwindling federal aid, but what does this mean for local families?

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Columbia CUSD 4 board approves personnel items, renews IHSA membership and engages GRP Wegman for energy work The Columbia CUSD 4 board approved its amended consent agenda, maintained 2026–27 student fees, advanced teachers toward tenure, renewed IHSA membership and voted to engage GRP Wegman for lighting and a middle‑school solar project funded from working cash.

The Columbia CUSD 4 Board just made significant strides in education and sustainability, approving new hires, maintaining student fees, and launching a major energy project!

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ELC Research Director Danielle Farrie, an expert on NJ’s school funding formula, responds to questions following testimony on Mikie Sherrill’s proposed K-12 education budget at a recent legislative hearing. #newjersey #schoolfunding #publiceducation #fyp #fundpublicschools

Schools Get $16.5 Billion. Now Comes the Hard Part. Australia's Better and Fairer Schools Agreement commits massive funding with clear targets. Will reforms in literacy, attendance and completion actually work?

Schools Get $16.5 Billion. Now Comes the Hard Part.

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Stop Funding Schools With ZIP Codes | No Wimps Politics America will not reach racial parity in education while public schools are funded largely by local property taxes. Here’s why that system is rigged—and how to replace it.

There will never be racial parity while public education is chained to local property wealth. Stop funding schools with ZIP codes. #SchoolFunding #EducationReform #PublicSchools #RacialJustice #Redlining #WealthInequality #FightBack #Wolverines #SchoolFinance

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There are many ways to fund high impact tutoring for your school!

Saga Education and @nssaccelerator.bsky.social provide numerous funding pathways that schools can use.

Keep these pathways in mind when finalizing budgets this March.

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Our Budget Assumptions 2026 webinar is almost here - and this is your last call to register.

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There’s a pattern:

-Underfund higher-need/underserved schools
-Label them “under-enrolled”
-Use that as justification to reallocate resources

How are decisions made—and who benefits?

Follow the money. Take the Survey:
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Senate Finance hearing flags serious shortfalls and parity concerns in school construction and maintenance funds Legislative Finance told senators the state’s school construction and major maintenance funding paths are structurally insufficient, leaving long waits for REAA projects and potential parity issues if UGF is applied unevenly between municipal districts and REAAs.

Alaska's school funding system is facing critical shortfalls, threatening urgent maintenance projects and deepening disparities between districts.

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🚨 Just one week to go until our Budget Assumptions 2026 webinar!

If you’re finalising your assumptions for 2026, this session will give you the insight and confidence to move forward.

🗓 March 26th, 1-2pm, Zoom

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Tablet screen showing a guide titled 'Funding Ohio’s Communities' about property taxes and local services with a cityscape background.

Property taxes are the backbone of Ohio’s public schools and vital community services. But proposals to abolish them put stable funding at risk.

Our toolkit breaks down the facts and gives you practical tools to speak up in your community: bit.ly/taxtoolkitOH

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Senate committee advances bill restricting bond elections when district capacity exceeds 50% unused House Bill 4103 would bar a school district from calling a bond election to add capacity if the district's enrollment is less than 50% of capacity; sponsor said districts should use, lease or sell excess space before asking taxpayers to borrow, while administrators warned the rule could block maintenance and safety projects.

A new bill aims to limit school bond elections, sparking a heated debate between taxpayer protections and essential maintenance needs.

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We’re pleased to announce that Benedicte Yue will be joining us as a speaker at our Budget Assumptions 2026 webinar.

🗓 March 26th, 1-2pm, online (Zoom)

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MDE leaders outline agency structure, funding sources and administrative staffing before House committee Minnesota Department of Education officials detailed organizational offices, oversight mechanisms and how state and federal funds flow to districts. Fiscal staff flagged inconsistencies in administrative payroll figures and members pressed for clarity on staff counts and grant oversight.

Minnesota's education leaders exposed the complexities of funding distribution and staffing challenges while addressing key questions about school safety and oversight in their latest committee meeting.

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“This is a good outcome for our students — but not the final step in our fight,” Jackson said in a news release. “Schools and students will continue to get much-needed funding they were promised... while we continue this case.” #ncpol #schoolfunding #news
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Franklin County adopts FY2023 budget after weeks of special sessions and school standoff After weeks of special and emergency meetings in August, Franklin County commissioners adopted a consolidated FY2023 budget and fixed the tax levy, approving most county appropriations while delaying and negotiating school funding decisions during a contentious process.

After a month of heated debates and emergency sessions, Franklin County has finally adopted its FY2023 budget, but lingering questions about school funding still loom large.

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ELC ED @bob-kim.bsky.social breaks down disparities between U.S military funding and public education funding.

The takeaway: the federal government claims to have no money for public education and other public goods, but is spending billions on war. 🤔 #publiceducation #schoolfunding

Teachers Are Drowning in Admin While the Government Offers Curriculum Reform by 2032 Teachers leave the profession at triple the 2021 rate due to workload and stress. The government's solution misses the point entirely.

Teachers Are Drowning in Admin While the Government Offers Curriculum Reform by 2032

#TeacherCrisis #AusEducation #SchoolFunding #TeacherWellbeing #AusNews

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More money, less uncertainty in Sherrill's record school aid pitch | NJ Spotlight News 'Huge benefits' for almost 600 districts to share services on special education, transportation and more, governor says

ELC Research Director Danielle Farrie weighs in on Governor Sherrill’s first proposed budget www.njspotlightnews.org/2026/03/more... #schoolfunding #publiceducation

Carter County commission approves broad slate of budget amendments, contracts and transfers At its March 17 meeting the Carter County Board of Commissioners approved multiple budget amendments, contract payments and asset transfers — including disaster-related purchases and school fund reallocations — by largely unanimous votes, with only two motions recording single dissenting votes.

Carter County's recent budget amendments pave the way for critical disaster recovery and essential school projects, ensuring a brighter future for the community.

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