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School districts face significant challenges in aligning financial and academic goals due to barriers such as short-term thinking, siloed decision-making, and staff turnover. According to the EdWeek Research Center report, which surveyed 223 educators, 71% identified federal funding uncertainty as a major obstacle. The report outlines six actionable steps for districts, including adopting outcomes-based contracts and promoting internal staff to mitigate turnover. A district leader from Missouri emphasized the impact of federal funding cuts on professional development, explaining: "It's really impacting our ability to provide ongoing professional development." The report highlights the importance of strategic planning and early discussions among stakeholders to ensure alignment with long-term goals.
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During a recent gubernatorial candidate forum in Sacramento, all candidates acknowledged that California's public education system is failing its 5.8m K-12 students. Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, the only Republican present, advocated for school vouchers, saying: "If you are deciding where you want to eat dinner, you choose the restaurant with the best food." Other candidates, including former State Controller Betty Yee and California Supt. of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond, proposed various solutions, such as increasing parental involvement and developing affordable housing for teachers. Villaraigosa emphasized the urgency of the situation, claiming: "Something is broken," highlighting the disproportionate impact on poor and minority students. The forum showcased differing views on funding, teacher shortages, and the controversial mandate to phase out gas-powered school buses by 2035.
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Texas
School districts face significant challenges in aligning financial and academic goals due to barriers such as short-term thinking, siloed decision-making, and staff turnover. According to the EdWeek Research Center report, which surveyed 223 educators, 71% identified federal funding uncertainty as a major obstacle. The report outlines six actionable steps for districts, including adopting outcomes-based contracts and promoting internal staff to mitigate turnover. A district leader from Missouri emphasized the impact of federal funding cuts on professional development, explaining: "It's really impacting our ability to provide ongoing professional development." The report highlights the importance of strategic planning and early discussions among stakeholders to ensure alignment with long-term goals.
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Florida
An audit by the Florida Auditor General revealed significant issues in tracking $270m in voucher funds within the state's $4bn private school voucher program for the 2024-2025 school year. The report indicated potential overpayments for approximately 30,000 students and noted that $47m was sent to families for private school expenses while their children were enrolled in public schools. Jessica Popov, a mental health counselor, expressed concern, stating, "There was a major rush to put this voucher program in place without a lot of oversight and accountability." State Representative Anna Eskamani highlighted the lack of transparency, saying, "This audit specifically states the money did not follow the child." In response, Republican State Senator Don Gaetz is sponsoring Senate Bill 318 to improve tracking and ensure funds are allocated correctly. Gaetz emphasized the urgency of addressing these issues to prevent further complications in the future.
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