Seven people knowledgeable about school finance discuss the effects of finance reform at the state level. (IRT)

Presents a series of viewpoints on current educational issues, in particular on educational finance. Equitable school financing is seen as having an uncertain future in light of the Rodriguez decision and the failure of Oregon's school finance plan. The cutback of federal impact aid has created problems for school districts in the education of…

Because of a tax-rate drop and problems associated with the state's new equalization plan, New Trier is facing severe cutbacks in its two high schools. (IRT)

A discussion of the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision on equal education. (JF)

Critically examines state equalization plans; emphasizes post-Serrano efforts in California. (IRT)

Asserts that high wealth districts pay less and receive more while citizens of low wealth districts are strapped with a high tax rate that yields a low return of education, and that it is not the case that low wealth districts are mainly high income, white suburbs. (Author/IRT)

Examines some causes and basic principles of the current movement toward school finance equalization and points out some of the problems inherent in most equalization plans. (JG)

Discusses the implication of recent equal education court cases and sets forth requirements for a successful full state funding plan. (JF)