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Who Is The Building Leader?: Commentary On Educational Leadership Preparation Programs For The Future, Debbie K. Mercer
Who Is The Building Leader?: Commentary On Educational Leadership Preparation Programs For The Future, Debbie K. Mercer
Educational Considerations
It is critical that educator preparation programs reflect the current and future needs of schools. The job of a school leader is more complex and more demanding than ever before.
Local Property Tax Limitations Vs. School District Employee Pension Costs In Pennsylvania, William T. Hartman, Timothy J. Shrom
Local Property Tax Limitations Vs. School District Employee Pension Costs In Pennsylvania, William T. Hartman, Timothy J. Shrom
Educational Considerations
In Pennsylvania as in many other states, employee pension costs are a significant source of financial pressure for school districts. In order to gain greater insight into the nature of Pennsylvania school districts’ financial burden related to pension commitments, this article presents the findings of two scenarios, one which compared the maximum amount of local property tax revenue Pennsylvania school districts could raise under a 2010 state property tax limitation statute, Act 120, to their pension obligations; and a second scenario which incorporated a 1% annual salary increase into the analysis. The article is divided into three sections.
Economic Growth, Productivity, And Public Education Funding: Is South Carolina A Death Spiral State?, Lisa G. Driscoll, Robert C. Knoeppel, Matthew R. Della Sala, Jim R. Watson
Economic Growth, Productivity, And Public Education Funding: Is South Carolina A Death Spiral State?, Lisa G. Driscoll, Robert C. Knoeppel, Matthew R. Della Sala, Jim R. Watson
Educational Considerations
As a result of the Great Recession of 2007-2009, most states experienced declines in employment, consumer spending, and economic productivity.
A Demographic Analysis Of The Impact Of Property Tax Caps On Indiana School Districts, Marilyn A. Hirth, Christopher Lagoni
A Demographic Analysis Of The Impact Of Property Tax Caps On Indiana School Districts, Marilyn A. Hirth, Christopher Lagoni
Educational Considerations
In 2008, the Indiana legislature passed and the governor signed into law House Enrolled Act No. 1001, now referred to as Public Law 146-2008, which capped Indiana school districts’ ability to raise revenues from the local property tax without local voter approval.
Utilizing Online Education In Florida To Meet Mandated Class Size Limitations, Kari Ann Mattox
Utilizing Online Education In Florida To Meet Mandated Class Size Limitations, Kari Ann Mattox
Educational Considerations
With the passage of a state constitutional amendment in 2002, Florida school districts faced the challenge of meeting class size mandates in core subjects, such as mathematics, English, and science by the 2010-2011 school year, or face financial penalties.
The Economics And Financing Of Urban Schools: Toward A Productive, Solution-Oriented Discourse, Faith E. Crampton
The Economics And Financing Of Urban Schools: Toward A Productive, Solution-Oriented Discourse, Faith E. Crampton
Educational Considerations
Across the nation, a surprising number of both critics and advocates of urban schools demonstrate a naïveté about the limits and possibilities of funding in relationship to the academic success of urban students.