School Budget Series: The statewide school budget situation
Many school budgets across New York state have been hit hard by the recession. Tax revenues are down at the same time that costs are rising.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleSchool Budget Series: Urban schools struggle to overcome crowding and poverty
Urban schools in New York state face a special challenge. These schools need more funding to teach larger numbers of children, many of whom need special services because of poverty. At the same time,...
View ArticleSchool Budget Series: Suburban schools prepare for difficult times
We’re less than a week away. On Tuesday, New Yorkers will flock to the polls to vote on their respective school budgets. Tuesday will be the first time budgets will be voted on since New York state...
View ArticleSchool Budget Series: State aid cuts outpace declining enrollments at rural...
Many rural school districts rely heavily on state aid because of a relative lack of property wealth in their regions, so the past few years of deep state aid cuts have hit them hard. Rural districts...
View ArticleSchool Budget Series: An interview with education expert Rick Timbs
On Tuesday, May 15, voters across New York state will vote on their local school district budgets, and the property tax levies needed to pay for them. WRVO's Catherine Loper spoke with Rick Timbs,...
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