Student enrollment is a big factor in how much money a school district receives from the state. (michiganradio.org)
I'm talking about pensions — the amount of money school districts must contribute annually to cover their teachers and other staff members in retirement. (calmatters.org)
Currently, the amount of money a school receives is not based on the needs of its students, and the amount taxpayers must pay to support education is very different in each town. (ctschoolfinance.org)