Designed for aspiring school leaders, this fully updated fourth edition presents the realities of school finance policy and issues, as well as the tools for formulating and managing school budgets. In an era of dwindling fiscal support for public schools, increasing federal mandates, and additional local budget requirements, educational leaders…

In recent years, the agricultural industry has been working to improve the retention of their newly hired Black employees. In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, millennial employees across the United States have voluntarily left their jobs in favor of hybrid or remote work, better benefits, or improved work environments. Today, the median…

The 2025 reconciliation bill, signed into law by President Trump on July 4, 2025, included a provision that allows states to opt into participating in a federal tax credit scholarship program. This program would provide a dollar-for-dollar federal tax credit, up to $1,700 annually, for donations to scholarship granting organizations (SGOs) to…

Despite acknowledged demands and stresses associated with early childhood (EC) work, and high levels of attrition in the EC workforce, research often shows high ratings of job satisfaction. This article explores these discordant findings by applying Job Demands-Resources (JD-R) Model to explore educator-rated job satisfaction, stress, feeling…

Adolescents residing in regional areas, and those from more financially disadvantaged families, traditionally have worse academic outcomes relative to their counterparts in metropolitan communities. A key mechanism that may account for these differences is how far individuals would like to progress in the educational system (aspirations) and how…

Constructivist approaches in education prioritise learner-centred activities in which students construct knowledge through experiences and reflections. These methods emphasise active participation, collaboration, and problem-solving, aligning with modern educational goals that promote critical thinking and learner autonomy. However, its…

Nevada's Pupil-Centered Funding Plan (PCFP) is the first in the nation to use a machine learning-based at-risk indicator (the GRAD score) to allocate funding based on students' likelihood of not graduating. The indicator closely aligns with traditional measures of need--such as identifying students with individualized education programs (IEPs),…

The U.S. education system is in reality 51 distinct systems, each governed by unique rules for revenue generation, allocation, and utilization (Baker, 2021). Despite this decentralization, common trends exist in state funding policies. All 50 US states adjust resource allocation in efforts to address the perceived unique needs of particular…

Despite declines in teen pregnancy, pregnant teens remain at risk for poor health and educational outcomes due to a lack of care coordination and access to resources. The purpose of this project was to develop and launch a care coordination toolkit to provide resources to pregnant and parenting youth (PPY) at a large urban school district. School…

Textbook costs remain a significant barrier to student success in higher education. Open Educational Resources (OER) offer a promising solution by reducing costs and allowing content adaptation. This study examines the perceptions and use of OER by 70 faculty members at a small liberal arts college (Franklin College) through a campus-wide survey…

This study examined teachers' perspectives on the implementation of sustainable Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) in secondary schools in Ghana. It focuses on the challenges teachers encountered in implementing PLCs and the strategies that supported their success in professional development. The study employed a descriptive survey design…

Purpose: Sustainability education increases environmental awareness and civic involvement. Campus-based initiatives make meaningful contributions to global climate goals by reducing carbon emissions fostering collaboration between academia, industry, government and civil society. The purpose of this study is to examine the impacts of campus-based…

This report shares data on college resources in Ontario as they relate to: (1) College system revenues and expenses; (2) Trends in college funding; (3) Human resources trends; and (4) Student financial aid. Among the highlights are: (1) In 2019-20, college system revenues totaled $5.5 billion. Grant revenue from all sources accounted for only 34…

The author, department chair over Communication, Humanities, and Reading at a large Northeast Ohio community college, shares her school's experience with adopting Open Education Resources (OER), which are openly licensed and free resources. This endeavor took a strong team effort and the curriculum has been reviewed to be stronger than ever. The…

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommends youth participate in at least one hour of moderate to vigorous physical activity each day to achieve various short- and long-term health benefits. Unfortunately, only two thirds of American-born children and adolescents meet these prescribed recommendations. The purpose of this article is…