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Does school funding match student needs? Explore state profiles and data from the Albert Shanker Institute and its research partners.
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November 6, 2026 at 5:07 PM
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Early results show school levies in Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls and Kuna have strong support.

Moscow's innovative plant facility levy is struggling so far with 56% in support, 60% needed to pass.
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More than $307 million in school measures are on Tuesday’s ballots
The requests nearly double the $159 million from last fall — and far exceed the $183 million from May.
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November 4, 2026 at 4:49 AM
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Federal Programs Weekly Brief
Issue 33 | October 26–November 1, 2026
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November 2, 2026 at 4:32 PM
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The Radical New Governor of #Texas to End School Choice...Nice Job Texas, Now You Get #Indoctrinated Idiots! 😆

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The Radical New Governor of Texas to End School Choice
Gina Hinojosa is planning a very radical agenda for Texas only one day after her election. She will end school
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November 6, 2026 at 4:44 PM
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Exciting developments are on the horizon for our schools as the board considers significant funding for renovations, new science labs, and essential transportation upgrades!

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Board reviews East Plus flooring, VoIP rollout, West Hall design funds and $2 million for buses
Facilities staff requested funding for classroom flooring, design funds for West Hall renovations, playground fencing replacements, completion of district VoIP phones and a $2 million allocation for replacement buses; the board discussed procurement savings and current bus pricing and fuel costs.
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November 3, 2026 at 4:58 AM
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Indiana Federal Programs Weekly Brief — Issue 28 — October 26-November 1, 2026 - EnchantED LLC
Defend the Spend takes effect Nov. 1. SNAP cuts threaten Indiana CEP status. E-Rate consultant scrutiny escalates. ESEA comment closes Nov. 6. December 11 CR ahead.
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November 2, 2026 at 5:02 PM
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The Ephrata School District's latest budget report reveals a concerning revenue dip with only 6.83% collected so far, despite a substantial $7.7 million in the general fund balance.

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District budget report showed lower early-year revenue and a $7.7 million general fund balance
Ephrata School District's Sept. 30, 2026 budget report showed year-to-date revenues of $3,690,805.87 (6.83% of the $54,067,847 budget), expenditures of $4,952,026.64 and a current general fund ending balance of $7,701,734.75.
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November 5, 2026 at 7:05 AM
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Parents urge government to halt planned cuts to school materials #education #latvia #schoolfunding
Parents urge government to halt planned cuts to school materials
Funding for pupils’ learning materials is planned to fall next year from 9.13 million euros to 5.68 million euros, LSM reported. Parents, school principals and other organisations are calling for the funding to be kept at least at this year’s level. Inga Akmentiņa-Smildziņa, head of the parent or…
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November 3, 2026 at 6:15 AM
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Norwalk City Council is taking bold steps to secure vital school funding by establishing new TIF districts before a major law change kicks in!

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Council moves to expand urban renewal area and create new TIF districts before 2027 law change
Citing a state law change that will protect a $5.40 school foundation levy from capture by TIFs starting Jan. 1, 2027, council approved resolutions and first readings establishing several new urban renewal/TIF areas and waived second/third readings on multiple ordinances to preserve TIF access. Roll-call votes carried on the actions recorded.
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November 6, 2026 at 8:46 AM
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Local candidates are challenging leaders over long pilot agreements, claiming they threaten school funding and demand a stronger negotiating position for the community's future.

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Residents and council candidates press board on pilots, taxes and redevelopment
Multiple public‑commenters including council candidates told the board that long pilot agreements (some cited at 30 years) reduce school tax revenue and urged earlier school involvement in negotiations; speakers also criticized municipal choices such as a $40 million ice arena expense.
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November 3, 2026 at 7:33 PM
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The completion of the 2019 bond program and the exciting progress on the 2023 bond are set to transform our schools, with funding equivalent to hiring 67 new teachers!

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District reports 2019 bond complete, begins 2023 bond work at Rose Lane; override supports staffing equivalency
Assistant Superintendent Scott Thompson told the board the 2019 bond program is complete, Rose Lane phase 1 from the 2023 bond is finished and that the maintenance and operations override is equivalent to funding roughly 67 teacher positions.
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November 3, 2026 at 8:17 PM
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The Town Council has greenlit a remarkable $2.82 million investment in top-notch furniture and equipment for the new Middletown Middle–High School, coming in under budget!

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Council approves $2.82 million in furniture and equipment for new Middletown Middle–High School
The Town Council approved vendor awards for furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) for the new Middletown Middle–High School, totaling $2,823,512.85 and funded from school improvement bond proceeds, bond interest or premium and the school capital projects fund.
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November 3, 2026 at 11:31 AM
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Williams County's commissioners just approved a groundbreaking 15-year, 100% tax abatement for Wieland Chase, promising millions in investments while ensuring local schools benefit from annual donations!

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Commissioners consent to 15-year, 100% enterprise zone abatement for Wieland Chase; schools to receive annual donations
The board consented to a 15-year, 100% real-property tax abatement for Wieland Chase, covering an estimated $10.5M building investment and $15.6M in machinery. The agreement calls for school donations (North Central 30%, Four County Career Center 4%) and a 4% contribution to a county infrastructure fund; commissioners discussed tradeoffs before voting yes.
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November 4, 2026 at 2:17 PM
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Medina Valley ISD achieved a solid TEA financial-integrity score of 94, but what caused them to lose six points on the debt ratio?

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Medina Valley ISD reports a 94 on TEA FIRST rating, loses six points on debt indicator
District officials told the board the TEA financial-integrity score was 94 for audited 2024–25 data; officials said the district met most indicators but lost six points on the debt-ratio indicator. Fund balance and bond reserves were also discussed.
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November 2, 2026 at 2:50 PM
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With Oregon facing a staggering $1.2 billion gap just to maintain current school funding, the upcoming legislative session could reshape the future of education.

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MESD official outlines Oregon legislative calendar, warns of large school-funding gaps
Lisa Merrick of Multnomah ESD briefed the Centennial School District board on the 2027 legislative calendar and budget context, citing a $12.6 billion current-service-level figure and Quality Education Commission estimates showing $1.2B to $3.9B gaps in funding scenarios.
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October 31, 2026 at 9:06 PM
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Congress authorized up to 40% federal funding for special education costs. How much did Washington actually cover? Guess in the Short, then see the bigger story: youtu.be/fZ9B9RAw_gc #SpecialEducation #SchoolFunding
October 28, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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Director Kelly highlights urgent priorities from the Everett legislative forum, emphasizing the need to redirect funds from administrative costs to enhance early learning and support vulnerable students.

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Director Kelly reports takeaways from Everett legislative forum
Director Kelly summarized discussions from a regional legislative forum in Everett, noting legislators' priorities (early learning, mastery-based education, attendance, county-school partnerships) and the district's push to prioritize classroom funding over administrative costs.
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October 29, 2026 at 5:49 PM
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A recent state law change could reshape the future of charter schools in Florida, diverting crucial funds and increasing costs for district schools—are we prepared for the impact?

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State law that permits charter‑school mitigation complicates district planning, staff says
Staff warned that a recent state change allowing charter schools built via mitigation can divert impact‑fee revenues to charters, require SRF compliance and increase district transportation and operating costs if families choose district schools; staff wants clearer coordination in the ILA to address these consequences.
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October 29, 2026 at 9:34 AM
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Pasadena ISD is facing a staggering $78 million funding loss due to a drop of 7,000 students, raising urgent questions about the future of its budget and programs.

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Pasadena ISD CFO warns of steep enrollment loss, shrinking fund balance in budget update
CFO Stacy McDowell told trustees Oct. 27 that Pasadena ISD has lost roughly 7,000 students since 2022—about a $78 million funding decline—and budgeted a near-$40 million drawdown for FY2027 that would reduce available fund-balance days to roughly 44 without corrective steps.
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October 29, 2026 at 4:20 PM
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Federal Programs Weekly Brief
Issue 32 | October 19–25, 2026
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October 26, 2026 at 2:51 PM
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Ballot measures are changing in Idaho as districts seek flexibility to fill funding gaps.
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‘Feeling the pinch’: Districts get creative with ballot measures
As bonds become increasingly rare, local leaders are searching for other ways to pay for new facilities and cover day-to-day expenses.
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October 27, 2026 at 5:03 PM
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Bozeman's Superintendent Bertram is urging the board to enhance statewide advocacy as they unveil a new evaluation rubric aimed at aligning with the district's strategic vision.

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Bozeman superintendent asks board to bolster statewide advocacy as evaluation process is updated
Superintendent Casey Bertram presented a streamlined evaluation rubric tied to the district's five‑year strategic plan and flagged statewide school‑funding advocacy and civic navigation as a growth area; trustees supported the tool and asked for clearer guidance on trustee advocacy roles.
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October 28, 2026 at 2:30 PM
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Bozeman's Superintendent Bertram is urging the board to enhance statewide advocacy as they unveil a new evaluation rubric aimed at aligning with the district's strategic vision.

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Bozeman superintendent asks board to bolster statewide advocacy as evaluation process is updated
Superintendent Casey Bertram presented a streamlined evaluation rubric tied to the district's five‑year strategic plan and flagged statewide school‑funding advocacy and civic navigation as a growth area; trustees supported the tool and asked for clearer guidance on trustee advocacy roles.
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October 28, 2026 at 2:30 PM
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Exciting progress is underway with teacher move-ins at Mullins and crucial roof funding requests for Burleigh/Berlin McKinney!

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Construction updates: Mullins move‑in underway; district to seek SBA roof funding for Burleigh/Berlin McKinney
Dr. Lyons reported active work at three construction sites including Mullins (teacher move‑ins starting), Westside gym work and sewer‑related prep; he said the district amended its CEFP and will present roof-repair documentation to the School Building Authority in November to request funding for Burleigh/Berlin McKinney.
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October 27, 2026 at 12:58 PM
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Indiana Federal Programs Weekly Brief — Issue 27 — October 19-25, 2026 - EnchantED LLC
Issue 27 is available now through EnchantED LLC — seven updates with "Why It Matters" analysis, four funding opportunities, and six compliance deadlines in the full formatted brief. This week's Practi...
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October 26, 2026 at 3:43 PM