Sentences with phrase «tough budget times»

That some schools continue to do this is unfortunate — particularly in tough budget times — and is worth reporting.

These protections are good for teachers already in the system, but when tough budget times hit they often leave states with no other choice but to cut benefits for those just joining.

«Just about every state has school districts either adopting or thinking about a four - day school week, something that is considered during tough budget times in public schools, especially during and following the recession.

Make no mistake: The «new normal» of tougher budget times — as Secretary of Education Arne Duncan calls it — is here to stay for American K - 12 education.

Gov. Nixon also blocked some funding for busing assistance and signed bills giving school districts more flexibility in deciding how to spend money during tough budget times.

When it comes to taking cuts in tough budget times, Wisconsin «state workers haven't had to sacrifice.»

Asked about the declining grant award rate, he said NCI «is striving to be the best steward of all its resources» in tough budget times.

Even though state spending on prekindergarten has grown $ 1 billion nationwide over the past two years, a report says, state policymakers looking to sustain and expand their programs — especially in tough budget times — are still scrounging for more money.

Inexperienced teachers also are often the first to be laid off in tough budget times, which means layoffs can disproportionately affect high - poverty schools.