K-12 Financial Landscape
Five major K-12 finance trends to watch
School systems are facing a number of atypical financial shocks. We shared insights with state and district leaders on what to prepare for in the coming months.
Featured Research, Data, & Analysis
Most districts now have more staff than ever before
Massachusetts added 10K new staff. What does it mean for students?
With tough finances ahead for districts, will states come to the rescue?
A Financial Anaysis of Public Funds Invested Via ESAs, Vouchers & Tax Credits
Leading district finances during a time of financial turmoil
We’ve compiled resources to help district leaders and their finance teams navigate the opportunities and challenges involved in deciding how to spend temporary federal relief funds.
Related Resources
- Newsletters
- Oct 24, 2024
Is it true? ESSER boosted spending more in wealthier schools?
Larger higher-poverty districts got more ESSER per pupil than their peers. But, many of those districts then deployed relief funds in ways that disproportionately boosted spending in their wealthier schools. How did that happen?
- Newsletters
- Aug 29, 2024
Which districts could return relief dollars to the Feds?
The Sept. 30 ESSER deadline is fast approaching. Which districts might miss it?
- Newsletters
- Aug 15, 2024
Schools have more staff than ever. Are kids benefiting?
Most districts now have more staff than ever before. Per usual, Edunomics Lab asks: Is it working? Are students benefiting?
- Webinars & Presentations
- Aug 01, 2024
30-Min Webinar: Are students benefiting from the rising costs of Special Ed?
In this 30-minute webinar, we share findings from Edunomics Lab's analysis of new Special Ed spending data to better understand the extent to which rising identification rates and staffing increases deliver value for students.
Earn Your Certificate in Ed Finance
2025 Cohorts: June 10-11 in Kansas City, MO – OR – Sept. 17-18 in Washington, DC