Texas legislators must allow federal money to flow to schools
An opinion editorial co-authored by Justin Henry, President of the Dallas ISD Board of Trustees and Tammy Richards, President of the Plano ISD Board of Trustees
As 2021 Approaches, Uncertainty Surrounds Education Funding
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The state’s economic outlook has worsened considerably over the last year, which affects public education’s fiscal outlook going forward.
How School District Fund Balances Differ from State’s Rainy Day Fund
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Don’t be fooled. School district fund balances are an important cash management tool and are not the same as the State’s Rainy Day Fund.
Fiscal Downturn Will Impact School Funding
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