Congress is considering a range of changes to federal safety net programs that could affect how services are delivered to students and families and have a significant impact on state, district, and charter school finances. Some proposals may shift funding responsibilities to states, adjust eligibility requirements, or introduce new administrative processes for schools and districts. […]
Topic: Education Funding
What Comes Next: Preparing for Federal Funding Flexibility
How should state and local advocates prepare to influence spending decisions if states are given more flexibility to spend federal funds? What is clearly required by law and what flexibilities do states already have that advocates can help states leverage effectively? In this discussion, Anne Hyslop (All4Ed), Rebecca Sibilia (EdFund), Jennifer O’Neal Schiess (Bellwether), and Bonnie O’Keefe (Bellwether) will share an overview of […]
Alabama’s New Funding Formula: A Conversation with Advocacy Leaders
Alabama leaders made big moves in the 2025 legislative session, passing major legislation to modernize its education finance system and direct resources where they are needed most. The RAISE Act–the first significant update to the state’s formula in 30 years–creates a new hybrid funding formula to target student needs, and includes weights for special education, […]
Mastering the Charter School Program
The shifting federal landscape on charter schools can make it hard to successfully navigate federal funding opportunities. Join this session to learn more about the Charter School Program (CSP), which provides funding for the startup of new charter schools and the replication and expansion of existing high-quality charter schools serving students from pre-K to 12. Starlee Coleman (National […]
CARES Impact Study Three Year Report
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Don’t want to close underenrolled schools? Here’s how to make the math work
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Equity Before Adequacy in Higher Education Funding
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Preparing for School Finance Mayhem
Audience: PIE Network Leaders A growing number of urban school districts are embroiled in financial mayhem. Districts from San Francisco to Chicago to New Orleans face growing fiscal challenges, and advocates are working to ensure that district and state leaders prioritize the needs of students. Join this conversation with Marguerite Roza (Edunomics Lab) and Erica […]
Pandemic-Era Funding for Early Learning Programs Showcases One of the Most Important Investments the United States Can Make
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Mississippi’s New Funding Formula: A Conversation with Advocacy Leaders
Audience: PIE Network Leaders Mississippi leaders made big moves in the 2024 legislative session, as the state passed a major bill to modernize its education finance system and direct resources where they are needed most, updating the school finance formula for the first time in almost 30 years. Join this session to hear from Rachel […]