There are new recommendations for funding education in the state which may lead increases in your taxes, depending on where you live. Education advocates pushed for a $3.8 billion plan to boost statewide school funding over the next decade. It’s a plan endorsed by the Maryland State Education Association. No word yet on what Governor […]
Gov. Christie proposes a school funding plan that would equalize how much the state spends per pupil. But state Democrats are blasting his proposal.
The Philadelphia City Council is considering a budget that includes a proposed soda tax. Philadelphia's mayor wants to fund early childhood education with the revenue. But there's serious opposition.
Florida defends itself in court for allegedly failing to provide quality education to poor and minority students. The judge could order the legislature to redesign education funding and take other measures to level the field for all students.
U.S. Education Department proposes new rules to standardize how states identify special education students. The Obama administration suspects there is racial bias in the system.
