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The purpose of this book is to put in focus the contemporary disparities, and future possibilities, of funding for US public education.
List of contents
Preface
Introduction
ONE-Dollars and Sense: The Basics of Public School Funding for Educational Programs
TWO-Grab Bag Funding: Promises, Problems, and Prizes
THREE-A Case Study: Weeds in Indiana's School Funding Field
FOUR-What Does School Funding Pay For?
FIVE-Are We Really Paying for What We Get?
SIX-Public Education Is a Test
SEVEN-The Magic and the Consequences of School Funding
EIGHT-The Thief in the Classroom
NINE-Funding for Public Education: Is There a Bottom Line?
TEN-To Catch a Thief
References
Index
About the author
Jeff Swensson is a veteran educator who has served in public schools throughout the Midwest. He is the co-author or author of six books that focus on instruction, curriculum, leadership, finance, student learning, and contemporary issues in traditional public education.Lynn Lehman served in public schools and universities in Indiana as a teacher, assistant, principal, principal, assistant superintendent, superintendent, university lecturer, and assistant professor for 50 years. He earned BS, MAT, Ed.S, and Ed.D. degrees from Indiana University. John Ellis served public education across Indiana as a teacher, assistant principal, principal, assistant superintendent, superintendent, and Director of the Indiana Association of Public School Superintendents for more than 43 years. He graduated from Ball State University with a BA in education and a Master’s in Education before earning his Ph.D. from Indiana State University.
Summary
The purpose of this book is to put in focus the contemporary disparities, and future possibilities, of funding for US public education.
