Although 20 states had reported decreased or stable budgets for K — 12 education and 28 reported cuts or level funding for state education agencies, only 12 states reported cutting back on common core implementation because of budget constraints. (educationnext.org)
With unfunded liabilities under control, the state would no longer be subject to runaway retirement costs, allowing both the state and local school districts to create more stable budgets. (carpediemwestwood.com)
Shahinfar says his 2017 1st Quarter report (below) shows a stable budget. (wamc.org)