https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/school-business-management School Business Management en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:54:21 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/as-student-meal-debt-soars-school-districts-launch-their-own-fundraisers/2026/09 Meal cost increases, changes in federal food assistance eligibility may lead to more unpaid balances, experts say. Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:54:21 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/as-student-meal-debt-soars-school-districts-launch-their-own-fundraisers/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/some-schools-stop-free-meals-for-all-as-snap-enrollment-falls/2026/08 A rising number of schools no longer qualify for a federal program to provide free meals to all students. Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:40:31 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/some-schools-stop-free-meals-for-all-as-snap-enrollment-falls/2026/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/should-districts-pay-vendors-based-on-student-outcomes-what-the-research-says/2026/08 Tying vendor pay to outcomes can help boost student achievement, researchers find. Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:14:35 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/should-districts-pay-vendors-based-on-student-outcomes-what-the-research-says/2026/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-schools-should-manage-the-cyclospora-outbreak/2026/07 A consultant to school systems offers advice on food safety and messaging to families. Thu, 23 Jul 2026 21:42:22 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-schools-should-manage-the-cyclospora-outbreak/2026/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/high-diesel-prices-and-schools-how-districts-are-keeping-buses-on-the-road/2026/05 A new survey of school district leaders breaks down what they're already doing to keep buses running. Wed, 20 May 2026 17:36:06 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/high-diesel-prices-and-schools-how-districts-are-keeping-buses-on-the-road/2026/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/schools-brace-for-impact-as-fuel-prices-climb/2026/05 Districts are tightening budgets as transporting students and heating buildings grow more costly. Tue, 19 May 2026 20:24:11 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/schools-brace-for-impact-as-fuel-prices-climb/2026/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/lausd-tries-to-reclaim-22-million-after-alleged-money-laundering-scheme/2026/05 A district manager allegedly steered work to a company in exchange for kickbacks, a lawsuit claims. Tue, 12 May 2026 13:39:16 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/lausd-tries-to-reclaim-22-million-after-alleged-money-laundering-scheme/2026/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/a-district-expects-to-save-200k-from-ai-powered-vibe-coding-heres-how/2026/05 This school district is using AI coding to develop cheaper, more customized ed-tech tools. Fri, 08 May 2026 21:40:45 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/a-district-expects-to-save-200k-from-ai-powered-vibe-coding-heres-how/2026/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leaders/leadership/how-a-leader-developed-farm-to-table-school-lunches-without-breaking-the-bank/2026/02 An Arizona school nutrition director discusses how districts can overcome logistical hurdles and negotiate prices. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leaders/leadership/how-a-leader-developed-farm-to-table-school-lunches-without-breaking-the-bank/2026/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leaders/2026/how-one-arizona-district-turned-school-cafeterias-into-scratch-kitchens Osborn schools built a scratch-cooked, local lunch program—one careful step at a time. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leaders/2026/how-one-arizona-district-turned-school-cafeterias-into-scratch-kitchens https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/crafting-a-better-budget-how-district-and-school-leaders-try-to-avoid-short-term-thinking/2025/12 The EdWeek Research Center surveyed K-12 leaders on tactics to make spending plans strategic and smart. Wed, 31 Dec 2025 21:12:16 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/crafting-a-better-budget-how-district-and-school-leaders-try-to-avoid-short-term-thinking/2025/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/many-district-leaders-fail-to-think-strategically-about-spending-what-gets-in-their-way/2025/10 School districts face enormous pressure to make smart decisions when they’re buying academic resources. Fri, 24 Oct 2025 14:05:35 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/many-district-leaders-fail-to-think-strategically-about-spending-what-gets-in-their-way/2025/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/school-districts-prepare-to-go-without-some-federal-funds-next-year/2025/10 Some school finance chiefs are preparing for worst-case scenarios as federal funding uncertainty persists. Thu, 23 Oct 2025 21:07:19 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/school-districts-prepare-to-go-without-some-federal-funds-next-year/2025/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/why-some-districts-are-shifting-teens-from-school-buses-to-public-transit/2025/08 Cost, safety, and existing infrastructure are factors in determining whether a partnership with a local transit agency could save money. Thu, 21 Aug 2025 20:37:27 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/why-some-districts-are-shifting-teens-from-school-buses-to-public-transit/2025/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/trump-school-funding-freeze-has-some-districts-scrambling-to-save-science-of-reading-pd/2025/07 Teachers need ongoing assistance to make difficult shifts in teaching reading. Some districts had counted on the withheld Title II funding. Thu, 17 Jul 2025 21:06:10 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/trump-school-funding-freeze-has-some-districts-scrambling-to-save-science-of-reading-pd/2025/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/delayed-title-iii-funds-leave-districts-english-learner-expenses-in-limbo/2025/07 The $890 million Title III program is among the billions the Trump administration is currently withholding from schools. Wed, 16 Jul 2025 20:40:29 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/delayed-title-iii-funds-leave-districts-english-learner-expenses-in-limbo/2025/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/video-how-federal-cuts-are-affecting-school-meals-and-local-farmers/2025/06 Elimination of the $660 million Local Food for Schools grant means less fresh food for students, and a financial hit for local farmers. Thu, 26 Jun 2025 21:38:17 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/video-how-federal-cuts-are-affecting-school-meals-and-local-farmers/2025/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/no-more-fresh-fruits-and-veggies-schools-grapple-with-loss-of-federal-funding/2025/06 The Local Food to Schools program, which was canceled by the Trump administration, helped schools get fresh, local produce. Thu, 05 Jun 2025 20:08:31 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/no-more-fresh-fruits-and-veggies-schools-grapple-with-loss-of-federal-funding/2025/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/video-how-a-school-has-changed-its-menu-after-losing-usda-funds-for-local-food/2025/05 The loss of a USDA local food grant has forced menu changes at this rural Tennessee school district, and local farmers have lost business. Thu, 29 May 2025 20:25:42 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/video-how-a-school-has-changed-its-menu-after-losing-usda-funds-for-local-food/2025/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/schools-brace-for-tariff-related-price-increases-of-chromebooks-and-ipads/2025/05 School-issued devices in many districts need to be replaced, but rising prices could prevent those plans. Tue, 06 May 2025 19:05:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/schools-brace-for-tariff-related-price-increases-of-chromebooks-and-ipads/2025/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/trumps-tariffs-are-already-affecting-schools-heres-how/2025/04 Higher prices due to tariffs are no longer theoretical for schools replacing technology—or even buying copy paper. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 18:11:05 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/trumps-tariffs-are-already-affecting-schools-heres-how/2025/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/schools-are-already-seeing-higher-prices-due-to-trumps-tariffs/2025/04 Supplies that schools rely on are already becoming more expensive in some cases as a result of tariffs. They also cause broader uncertainty. Fri, 11 Apr 2025 20:06:51 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/schools-are-already-seeing-higher-prices-due-to-trumps-tariffs/2025/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/some-districts-struggle-to-align-their-spending-with-instructional-needs/2025/02 Some districts have more success than others using classroom-level insights to inform spending decisions, survey data show. Thu, 06 Feb 2025 21:31:39 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/some-districts-struggle-to-align-their-spending-with-instructional-needs/2025/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/3-big-challenges-school-lunch-programs-face-as-they-feed-students/2025/01 School nutrition directors report problems with costs, supply shortages, and staffing. Tue, 14 Jan 2025 21:59:55 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/3-big-challenges-school-lunch-programs-face-as-they-feed-students/2025/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/3-budgeting-lessons-school-administrators-learned-from-esser/2024/12 District leaders recommend maintaining a list of dream priorities and looking closely at return on investment. Fri, 13 Dec 2024 21:27:32 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/3-budgeting-lessons-school-administrators-learned-from-esser/2024/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/the-transformative-potential-of-ai-6-big-questions-for-schools When it comes to artificial intelligence, thoughtful leadership at the district, school, and classroom levels is more important than ever. Mon, 09 Dec 2024 05:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/the-transformative-potential-of-ai-6-big-questions-for-schools https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/ai-has-taken-classrooms-by-storm-school-operations-could-be-next/2024/12 Generative AI tools could help schools with operational tasks like budgeting, transportation, data analysis, and even zoning. Mon, 09 Dec 2024 05:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/ai-has-taken-classrooms-by-storm-school-operations-could-be-next/2024/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/schools-want-results-when-they-spend-big-money-heres-how-theyre-getting-them/2024/11 Tying spending to outcomes is a goal many district leaders have. A new model for purchase contracts could make it easier. Thu, 21 Nov 2024 22:37:44 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/schools-want-results-when-they-spend-big-money-heres-how-theyre-getting-them/2024/11