This analysis examines the growing gap between Oregon’s school bond policies and actual educational needs. While districts secure massive capital funding through bonds and OSCIM grants, many schools face teacher layoffs and closures—raising questions about whether current education funding mechanisms truly serve students.
K12 finance
Navigating the Data Desert: Reliable Sources for US K12 Education Spending (2015-2024)
This article explores challenges researchers face when accessing US government education spending data and provides alternative sources for federal, state, and local K12 funding information between 2015-2024, particularly when NCES is unavailable.
Funding Transfers and Per-Student Spending Metrics: Unveiling the Truth
This article explores how funding transfer mechanisms distort per-student spending statistics in schools, revealing the hidden truths behind budgeting practices and their impact on equity and policy-making.
