Author : Faith Crampton
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317687302
Total Pages : 349 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (176 download)
Book Synopsis Money and Schools by : Faith Crampton
Download or read book Money and Schools written by Faith Crampton and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-05-22 with total page 349 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For both aspiring and experienced education leaders in school budgeting, finance, and resource management courses, Money and Schools 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. New to this edition: • 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. • 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. • Updated end-of-chapter activities and additional resources that are aligned with the key concepts and content of each chapter. • Online instructor resources