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Are you up to date with California's education plans? Check this out. Proposition 2 would issue $10 billion in bonds, with $8.5 billion dedicated to elementary and secondary educational facilities and $1.5 billion for community college facilities. It would also change the formula used to determine the amount each district is required to contribute to be eligible to receive state funding from the bond revenue. The measure would have required the state government to cover between 50 and 55% of construction project costs and 60 and 65% of modernization project costs. A "yes" vote supports issuing $10 billion in bonds to fund construction and modernization of public education facilities. A "no" vote opposes issuing $10 billion in bonds to fund construction and modernization of public education facilities. REGISTER! VOTE! INVITE A FRIEND! #impactthevote SOURCES: https://lnkd.in/gG7akkmP)

This week in Public Budgeting, MPA students are considering whether large scale capital projects, like a youth recreation center, intend to improve quality of life and economic development should be able to demonstrate clear benefits to all citizens. Feel free to share your thoughts. #MPA #publicbudgeting #publicadministration

Tensions Rise as Lamont and CT Legislature Clash Over Education Budget Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut's legislative majority are on a collision course over education funding in the upcoming state budget. Lamont's proposed $26.1 billion plan for the fiscal year ahead has stirred controversy by reducing funding for public colleges and universities. Read More: https://lnkd.in/dU-KAvuz #CTEducationShowdown #LamontVsLegislature #BudgetBattleCT #EducationFundingDebate #CTPolitics #TensionsInEducation #LamontLegislatureConflict #CTBudgetStruggle #EducationPriorities

📣 Fiscal responsibility is crucial, but neglecting the need for quality public educational options is a complete disservice to all communities. In fact, these proposed budget cuts only exacerbate existing disparities! Charter schools aim to combat these challenges by offering all students equal access to high-quality education. ✨ Stand with us in ensuring every student receives quality education. Share this post to raise awareness and urge policymakers to reconsider.

NASFAA recently signed on to a letter ✍️ urging leaders of the House Appropriations committee to reject proposed cuts to programs that provide financial assistance to students pursuing postsecondary education. ✉️ The letter comes in response to the fiscal year 2025 bill for the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, which contains an overall request of $68.1 billion to the Department of Education (ED), a reduction of $11 billion from the fiscal year 2024 enacted level and $14.5 billion less than the president’s budget request. The measure would flat-fund the Pell Grant program and cut funding in half for the campus-based aid programs. #HigherEd #HigherEducation #FinancialAid #StudentAid #EducationPolicy

TODAY: How can school districts sustain extra support for students when #ESSER funds expire? What about the new funding extensions? Join this discussion from the Equity Assistance Center-South at the Southern Education Foundation at 3 p.m. ET. (With thanks to Education Resource Strategies!)

The energy levels of New York City citizens are at an all-time high with the upcoming vote by the NYS legislature to repeal or extend mayoral control of their public school system. They have been fighting for over 20 years to have their elected officials return governance power over public schools back to local communities. Those officials who want to give power back to the people generally say, "We can't go back to the old system and since there is no alternative solution to replace mayoral control, we think it is better to extend it until one is found."   Well, there is a solution, and it can begin its initial stages of development on July 1, 2024. I call it the Cooperative Governance Model. Check out my policy memo entitled, "Solution to NYC Mayoral Control of Schools: Cooperative Governance Model." Soon, a paper will be posted that explains the rationale for this model and why it will work.

Total education expenditures in Colorado are at an all-time high - $17.65 billion dollars. Why is Colorado's increased spending on public education not leading to improved outcomes? Learn more about Colorado's education system here: https://bit.ly/3YAG9ff

🎉 Happy National Support Public Education Day! 🎉 Did you know that, for every dollar invested in public education returns $7 in economic growth, on average? Supporting our schools is not just an investment in our future, but a smart economic move too! How are you supporting public education today? Share in the comments! 👇 www.stanfield.com #SupportEducation #TeachersRock #FutureInvestment

Today, the House Ways & Means Education Committee held a hearing about the FY2025 Education Trust Fund budget. The House’s proposed budget substitute bill contains several changes to Governor Ivey’s proposed budgets. Read our summary of these changes and more here: https://ow.ly/TSRY50R8So7