Education
K-12 Funding Trends At-a-Glance: Data for Statewide and All 132 School Divisions (2019-2020)
State funding for K-12 education is still down when compared to pre-recession levels. Statewide, students will see 8% less...
Representation Matters: Why and How Virginia Should Diversify its Teacher Workforce
Strong relationships between students and their teachers are vital to a healthy learning environment. One of the most immediate ways these relationships are built is by students connecting with teachers who look like them.
New IRS Rule Narrows Tax Loophole Abused in Virginia
Earlier this month, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) finalized a new rule helping to narrow a tax loophole that had been abused here in Virginia. The rule prevents people or corporations from “double-dipping” when making donations to private or religious schools as explained here by the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP).
Ten Years Behind: The Vital Role of Non-Instructional Staff in Promoting Successful Learning Environments and the Critical Need for Funding
Productive, safe learning environments where all students have the supports and resources to be successful depend on having sufficient staffing.
The Vital Role of Support Staff in Virginia’s Schools: Positions and Descriptions
School support staff play an important role in ensuring students are learning in a safe and productive environment. They...
Appendix: Support Staff Funding and Enrollment — Division by Division
Both instructional and support staff play vital roles in the safety and success of students. Yet since the 2008-2009...
4 Ways to Celebrate Teachers Beyond Appreciation Week – With Fair Compensation and Sufficient Support
Monday marked the beginning of teacher appreciation week. Teachers certainly deserve the gestures of appreciation they will receive this week in the form of gift cards, flowers, and discounts at the local fast food joint. However,
What’s Equitable When It Comes to School Funding: A National Report Sheds Light for Virginia Schools
Every parent, every teacher knows that each child is not the same. They have different strengths, interests, habits, and yes, different challenges too. So when it comes to allocating resources to schools,
Session 2019: Key Budget Policy Choices
Comparing key differences in proposed changes to the 2018-2020 budget by the governor, House, Senate, and conference committee House...