Education

At Ed Money Watch, we discuss and analyze major issues affecting education funding. In our Friday News Roundup, we try to highlight interesting stories that might otherwise get overlooked. These stories emphasize how federal and state policy changes can affect local schools and districts.

Limited Loan Access Makes Community Colleges Hard to Afford

Texas Schools Use College Prep Money for Various Needs

Report Highlights Risks of Merit Pay

At Ed Money Watch, we discuss and analyze major issues affecting education funding. In our Friday News Roundup, we try to highlight interesting stories that might otherwise get overlooked. These stories emphasize how federal and state policy changes can affect local schools and districts.

Obama Offers Compromise on DC Voucher Program

Schools Consider Four-Day Weeks to Reduce Costs

President's Budget Outlines Funding for Teacher Merit Pay

 At Ed Money Watch, we discuss and analyze major issues affecting education funding. In our Friday News Roundup, we try to highlight interesting stories that might otherwise get overlooked. These stories emphasize how federal and state policy changes can affect local schools and districts.

Oregon Bill Would Ease School Requirements

Connecticut Legislators Debate Best Use of Stimulus Money

New Jersey Supreme Court Hears Arguments on School Funding Formula Reforms

Stimulus Transparency Off to a Slow Start

Georgia Math and Science Teachers Get a Salary Bump

California Proposition Could Bring $9.3 billion to California Schools

In a Struggling Economy, Student Loan Default Rates Soar

Ed Money Watch is in San Diego this week exhibiting at the American Educational Research Association conference. If you're there, stop by booth #147 to see a demonstration of our brand new FEBP website, which we'll officially launch at the end of this month. Otherwise, we'll see you next week!

At Ed Money Watch, we discuss and analyze major issues affecting education funding. In our Friday News Roundup, we try to highlight interesting stories that might otherwise get overlooked. These stories emphasize how federal and state policy changes can affect local schools and districts.

Schools Chief Seeks Additional Title I Funds

Struggling to Make Ends Meet, Schools Move Away from "Need Blind" Admissions

Federal Money May Help Save Struggling State Pre-K Programs

California Officials Promise to Spend Stimulus Funds as Directed

At Ed Money Watch, we discuss and analyze major issues affecting education funding. In our Friday News Roundup, we try to highlight interesting stories that might otherwise get overlooked. These stories emphasize how federal and state policy changes can affect local schools and districts.

Reforms in Pennsylvania May Earn Stimulus Funds for the State

Massachusetts Makes $300 Million Available for Student Loans

Houston Offers Incentive for Teachers to Move to Struggling Schools

At Ed Money Watch, we discuss and analyze major issues affecting education funding. In our Friday News Roundup, we try to highlight interesting stories that might otherwise get overlooked. These stories emphasize how federal and state policy changes can affect local schools and districts. 

Missouri Budget May Cut Teacher Development Programs

Alaskans Protest Palin's Plan to Refuse Some Stimulus Funds

Economic Crisis Adds to Stress of College Selection

California Struggles to Fill Budget Holes

At Ed Money Watch, we discuss and analyze major issues affecting education funding. In our Friday News Roundup, we try to highlight interesting stories that might otherwise get overlooked. These stories emphasize how federal and state policy changes can affect local schools and districts.

Unexpected Consequences from Stimulus Funds in Connecticut

Florida Community Colleges Struggle to Meet Demand

Nevada Requests Higher Ed Spending Waiver

Governor Corzine Keeps School Funding in Budget

At Ed Money Watch, we discuss and analyze major issues affecting education funding. In our Friday News Roundup, we try to highlight interesting stories that might otherwise get overlooked. These stories emphasize how federal and state policy changes can affect local schools and districts.

Florida Seeks Hardship Waiver for Stimulus Funds

Substitute Teacher Applications Rise

South Carolina Governor Rejects Education Stimulus Money

Hard Times Make Hiring Easier