https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/school-funding School Funding 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/opinion-why-im-bringing-tiktok-dances-to-my-p-e-class/2026/09 Physical education needs an update. Here’s how I’m engaging the students who have been left out. Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:21:14 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-why-im-bringing-tiktok-dances-to-my-p-e-class/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/voter-support-dips-as-schools-seek-to-borrow-more-money/2026/09 Voters will decide on 373 school district bond issues this November. What's behind the requests? Mon, 21 Sep 2026 20:22:50 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/voter-support-dips-as-schools-seek-to-borrow-more-money/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-to-help-when-families-cant-afford-school-supplies/2026/08 Inflation and other economic challenges are making back-to-school shopping more costly. Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:13:58 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-to-help-when-families-cant-afford-school-supplies/2026/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/from-the-feds-on-down-school-funding-is-uncertain-what-to-know/2026/08 Federal turbulence during the Trump administration highlights the precarity of state and local funding, too. Mon, 03 Aug 2026 04:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/from-the-feds-on-down-school-funding-is-uncertain-what-to-know/2026/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/75-of-educators-expect-student-behavior-to-be-a-challenge-this-year-what-else/2026/08 Students themselves are top of mind, even as districts face financial headwinds and broader uncertainty. Mon, 03 Aug 2026 04:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/75-of-educators-expect-student-behavior-to-be-a-challenge-this-year-what-else/2026/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/why-superintendents-top-concerns-changed-fast-in-2026/2026/07 Budgets and enrollment are now top of mind for district leaders, a big change from last year. Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:11:47 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/why-superintendents-top-concerns-changed-fast-in-2026/2026/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/l-a-unified-school-district-faces-severe-signs-of-insolvency/2026/07 The Los Angeles Unified School District faces “severe” indications that it will be insolvent by November 2027. Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:46:52 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/l-a-unified-school-district-faces-severe-signs-of-insolvency/2026/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/rising-health-costs-force-school-district-budget-tradeoffs/2026/06 The growing cost of such a large expense in school district budgets requires tradeoffs, a new survey shows. Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:40:16 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/rising-health-costs-force-school-district-budget-tradeoffs/2026/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/layoff-warnings-hit-thousands-of-school-employees/2026/06 Seven of the nation's 10 largest districts are looking to cut staff as pandemic-era funding runs out and enrollment keeps falling. Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:05:23 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/layoff-warnings-hit-thousands-of-school-employees/2026/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-microschools-are-booming-will-they-have-the-funds-to-grow/2026/06 This venture can help “small schools” secure space, improve facilities, and grow enrollment. Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-microschools-are-booming-will-they-have-the-funds-to-grow/2026/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/how-can-public-schools-participate-in-trumps-federal-choice-program/2026/06 The Trump administration has confirmed public schools can receive federal scholarship funds. Here's how. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:53:47 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/how-can-public-schools-participate-in-trumps-federal-choice-program/2026/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/districts-brace-for-the-unexpected-as-federal-funding-troubles-linger/2026/06 Last year's formula funding delay has prompted some districts to budget more cautiously. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:37:23 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/districts-brace-for-the-unexpected-as-federal-funding-troubles-linger/2026/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/closing-a-school-dont-expect-to-save-money-a-new-study-warns/2026/06 The hope is that closing schools can reduce fixed costs. A new study looks into whether that happens. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:45:15 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/closing-a-school-dont-expect-to-save-money-a-new-study-warns/2026/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/events/webinar/creative-approaches-to-k-12-budget-realities What are districts prioritizing in 2026? New survey data reveals emerging K-12 budgeting trends. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/events/webinar/creative-approaches-to-k-12-budget-realities 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/policy-politics/a-school-wants-a-tornado-shelter-a-federal-grant-keeps-getting-in-the-way/2026/05 The district still can't spend a FEMA grant it was originally awarded in 2022. Fri, 01 May 2026 20:53:14 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/a-school-wants-a-tornado-shelter-a-federal-grant-keeps-getting-in-the-way/2026/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-do-schools-solve-a-problem-like-property-taxes/2026/02 Politicians or activists in at least 10 states are pitching the end of one of schools' chief revenue sources. Thu, 12 Feb 2026 21:27:45 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-do-schools-solve-a-problem-like-property-taxes/2026/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/k-12-budgets-are-tightening-teacher-leadership-roles-are-at-risk/2026/02 The positions expanded with pandemic-aid funding. With money tighter, how can districts keep them? Mon, 09 Feb 2026 22:13:48 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/k-12-budgets-are-tightening-teacher-leadership-roles-are-at-risk/2026/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/superintendents-think-a-lot-about-money-but-few-say-its-one-of-their-strengths/2025/12 A new survey also highlights how male and female superintendents approach the job differently. Fri, 05 Dec 2025 20:55:47 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/superintendents-think-a-lot-about-money-but-few-say-its-one-of-their-strengths/2025/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/a-school-district-almost-had-to-close-mid-year-what-happened/2025/11 A school district's close call with financial despair offers a reminder that school funding is perennially precarious. Fri, 21 Nov 2025 20:37:39 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/a-school-district-almost-had-to-close-mid-year-what-happened/2025/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/is-spending-on-professional-development-keeping-pace/2025/10 A new tool helps leaders map and compare spending for teacher learning. Thu, 30 Oct 2025 11:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/is-spending-on-professional-development-keeping-pace/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/policy-politics/one-casualty-of-trumps-6-8-billion-funding-freeze-schools-trust-in-the-feds/2025/08 Some district leaders are now wary of relying on federal funding—even when Congress has already approved it. Wed, 06 Aug 2025 20:21:27 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/one-casualty-of-trumps-6-8-billion-funding-freeze-schools-trust-in-the-feds/2025/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/teacher-pd-jobs-on-the-chopping-block-as-trumps-funding-freeze-continues/2025/07 In a new survey, superintendents detail the tradeoffs they expect to make if billions in federal funds don't arrive. Tue, 22 Jul 2025 20:52:55 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/teacher-pd-jobs-on-the-chopping-block-as-trumps-funding-freeze-continues/2025/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-trumps-cuts-to-schools-will-hit-hard-but-leaders-need-more-than-just-money/2025/07 The federal funding chaos highlights a perennial dynamic in public schools. Fri, 11 Jul 2025 17:34:19 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-trumps-cuts-to-schools-will-hit-hard-but-leaders-need-more-than-just-money/2025/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/a-state-chiefs-order-to-schools-provide-free-meals-for-all-with-no-new-funding/2025/07 Oklahoma's state superintendent told districts to fully cover student meal costs. Districts say the mandate is costly and unenforceable. Thu, 10 Jul 2025 19:55:47 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/a-state-chiefs-order-to-schools-provide-free-meals-for-all-with-no-new-funding/2025/07