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Educational resources; public schools; public school funding; spending and achievement; student performance; academic performance; Rhode Island Department of Education Insight financial system; New England Common Assessment Program;
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How Districts Allocate Educational Resources In Rhode Island, Timothy P. Ryan
How Districts Allocate Educational Resources In Rhode Island, Timothy P. Ryan
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Considerable debate has taken place regarding the amount, adequacy, and effectiveness of funding public schools. At the macro level, research is mixed as to whether increased funding is associated with improved student performance. In some specific cases, such as increased funding for lower class size and early childhood education, spending on specific activities has shown to be effective.
This study examined whether spending categories are associated with academic performance. Spending allocations and student performance were examined at the school level for the school years 2004-05 through 2007-08. Spending data was obtained through the Rhode Island Department of Education In$ight financial …