Money and Schools

Money and Schools

<P>For both aspiring and experienced education leaders in school budgeting, finance, and resource management courses, <EM>Money and Schools</EM>  explains and demonstrates the relationship between money and equality of educational opportunity. Grounded in research and best practices, this book provides a broad overview of school finance, budgeting, and resource allocation, as well as a detailed examination of day-to-day funding operations. This accessible and engaging book offers strong connections to real-world experiences and detailed information on pre-K–12 funding history, concepts, and current operations.</P> <P>New to this edition:<BR>• Cutting edge research on the relationship of money and student learning outcomes, alterations to state aid distribution formulas, new federal education initiatives, and a changing landscape in school finance litigation.<BR>• New concepts that have gained traction since the last edition of the book, including school choice and privatization, Common Core State Standards, value-added teacher evaluation, and growth of online options at the K–12 level.<BR>• Updated end-of-chapter activities and additional resources that are aligned with the key concepts and content of each chapter.<BR>• Online instructor resources</P> <P> </P>