Articles related to "School Budgets"

Funding for schools traditionally comes from property taxes which are determined by property values. With the value of properties declining, that income has decreased.

As state budgets tighten, schools are having to make tough budgeting decisions that more and more will result in teacher furlough days.

September is often a stressful month for both parents and students. Learn how to plan your back to school shopping to fit with your budget.

In tough economic times, schools may attempt to cut school funding from the arts in order to preserve funding in other areas. However, the arts teach essential skills.

Teachers quitting the profession after less than five years is raising havoc in schools, especially high-risk schools. How much is it actually costing per school?

Parents and schools can benefit by incorporating recycling into their fundraising efforts.

30 years ago, school supplies were rarely required. Today, more and more schools are adding to school supply requirements and parents want to know why.

Gifted and talented programming is quiet. Teachers and students enjoy the challenges of gifted classes. The programs only gain attention when it is time cut budgets.

Manage school fees by using a school budget planner, sending kids to state primary school first, making use of early payment discounts and asking about repayment plans.

Schools in remote or rural areas have decided to cut petroleum costs by switching to a four day school week. No school on Friday!

It can be difficult for teachers to meet the needs of students with disabilities along with the rest of the class in the typical inclusion classroom.

Publishing classroom newsletters and newspapers is an effective tool for getting kids enthused about writing while simultaneously covering a huge number of standards.

New school years bring challenges, different approaches, and a chance for students and parents to start with a positive attitude.

Planning ahead and employing a few simple strategies can make back to school a little bit easier for the whole family.

Teachers have great ideas for innovative projects, but school budgets are limited. Donors Choose makes getting funding, ordering materials, and thanking donors easy.

Before you shop for back to school shoes, check out these tips to help you organize your shopping needs.

With shrinking school budgets, planning a field trip may be a challenge. But these ideas for free outings won't break the bank.

Teacher review of newly released Joyce Raimondo's, Make It Pop!. The review will outline if the book is beneficial for the classroom.

Advocacy is often necessary if gifted students are to receive an appropriate education. Cooperation between parents and teachers ensures that learning needs will be met.

Fifty years ago, it was common to find a community with a small Catholic School filled with children wearing uniforms. But, each year, more schools close.

A proposal to implement a full day kindergarten program in Ontario promises to raise the quality of education, and allow parents the authority to make this choice.

Through partnerships with local businesses, high schools can benefit significantly by establishing co-op experiences for students not academically successful.

Use these five tips to save money during the back to school shopping season.

A school had to make cuts. They cut all the extracurriculars. What are parents saying?

Long touted as the purest and most democratic form of government, the New England town meeting has Colonial roots but may be in danger of loosing support.

In 2000 50,000 students were enrolled in cyber schools. In 2006 there are over 1 million students taking classes on-line. The numbers are expected to rise.

State education departments are offering home school resources for online education and internet home schooling for free. Are these home school programs for real?

School will be starting in less than a month in many states. What effect will this have on bus transportation, heating the school and the hot lunch programs?

The long predicted teacher shortage is finally coming to fruition in Texas. The Dallas area is seeing salaries spiking and perks increasing.

There are two fundamental myths about homeschooling that can deter a parent's decision to begin homeschooling.

Young children need a simple introduction to rhythm and music using authentic child sized percussion instruments.

Government workers can spend furlough days wisely by supporting children and local schools with volunteer activities on off days.

What kind of classroom and learning resources are you particularly lacking? The trick is keeping up with the kinds of resources you need. Be on the lookout.