Not exact matches
«The
basic purpose of this commission, according to the governor's charge, was to «comprehensively review and assess New York State's
education system, including its structure, operation and processes...» In failing to deal at all with such major issues as
funding, special
education, the lack of appropriate supports
for English language learners, as well as ignoring major current controversies such as implementation of [teacher evaluations] and common core systems, the commission has ill - served students, parents, and the
public at large.»
AQE formed in 2001 with a singular purpose: to push the state to meet its obligation of
funding a «sound
basic education»
for children in
public schools, as per the New York State constitution.
The state Legislature adopted it one year after a 2006 ruling in a lawsuit brought by the Campaign
for Fiscal Equity that ordered New York to provide enough
funding to schools to ensure a «sound,
basic education»
for all
public school children.
The organization claims that what charter schools receive, typically 60 to 75 percent of what traditional
public schools receive per pupil and no
funding for facilities, deprives the children of their right to a «sound
basic education» under the state constitution.
Yet it is pretty much political suicide to say there is any problem other than insufficient
funding... and you will be attacked
for «not supporting
public education» if you imply any other government -
funded alternative or even support
basic literacy tests
for teachers (Yes, the teachers unions are opposed to
basic literacy tests
for teachers!!!
The
Basic Education Program (BEP) is Tennessee's funding formula for public e
Education Program (BEP) is Tennessee's
funding formula
for public educationeducation.
It's a commitment that allows the state to more equitably distribute
funds for public schools as well, filling in gaps where local property taxes would otherwise generate insufficient
funds to guarantee a sound
basic education for every child.
This budget language has the effect of allowing school divisions to carry - over,
for appropriation in fiscal year 2003, state
fund balances
for any Direct Aid to
Public Education account with the exception of the SOL Algebra Readiness program and those required to meet the Standards of Quality (i.e.,
Basic Aid, Textbooks, Vocational EducationSOQ, Gifted
Education, Special EducationSOQ, Remedial EducationSOQ, VRS Retirement, Social Security, and VRS Group Life).
If the state doesn't want us to use levies to
fund basic education, which they are recommending, then we need to figure out how to cover the 3.5 B. Meanwhile, with or without a balanced budget, we still have to provide every
public school child the opportunity
for an excellent
education, which is part of the constitutional requirement addressing k - 12
public education in the state.
Kickstarting
Education With public education funding coming under increasing scrutiny, it can be difficult for teachers to insure that they are addressing basic educational needs, let alone find the capacity or space in their budgets to do something creative or
Education With
public education funding coming under increasing scrutiny, it can be difficult for teachers to insure that they are addressing basic educational needs, let alone find the capacity or space in their budgets to do something creative or
education funding coming under increasing scrutiny, it can be difficult
for teachers to insure that they are addressing
basic educational needs, let alone find the capacity or space in their budgets to do something creative or original.
It goes on to say «In these cities, a «sound
basic education» is in short supply, and
public charter schools offer a glimmer of hope
for many families, but the ability of these charter schools to meet this profound need is stymied by an unconstitutional
funding scheme.»
In Finland, the government provides
funding for basic education at all levels, and instruction is free of charge.3 In Sweden, schooling is «free,» and parents are able to choose their children's schools; funding even follows the student when they change schools.4 In Portugal, the Ministry of Education finances the public sector in its entirety, and the state subsidizes each student in private schools.5 In Germany, the Netherlands, England, Northern Ireland, and Sweden, «public funding is provided so that families can choose to send their children to schools with a religious characte
education at all levels, and instruction is free of charge.3 In Sweden, schooling is «free,» and parents are able to choose their children's schools;
funding even follows the student when they change schools.4 In Portugal, the Ministry of
Education finances the public sector in its entirety, and the state subsidizes each student in private schools.5 In Germany, the Netherlands, England, Northern Ireland, and Sweden, «public funding is provided so that families can choose to send their children to schools with a religious characte
Education finances the
public sector in its entirety, and the state subsidizes each student in private schools.5 In Germany, the Netherlands, England, Northern Ireland, and Sweden, «
public funding is provided so that families can choose to send their children to schools with a religious character.»