As a consequence, some states simply fail to provide sufficient support to address student needs across districts and differences in local fiscal capacity to meet those needs. (jonathanpelto.com)
This reform must start with a determination of essential education resources and end with a funding formula that accounts for district poverty concentration and local fiscal capacity. (jonathanpelto.com)
«Compared to other states, North Carolina has a pretty good fiscal capacity for spending — but it isn't spending its money on public schools,» said Molly Hunter, director of the ELC's Education Justice program, noting that the Tar Heel state was very last in terms of the «effort» it put into school funding. (ncpolicywatch.com)