The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) gives states new financial transparency tools to better understand and become leaders for resource equity, but only if they are used well. These resources will help state leaders understand the opportunity and challenges they will face as they implement these new rules. Contact us with any questions.
Advancing Equitable School Funding: An Overview
This presentation was originally given by Karen Hawley Miles as part of the National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) Legislative Conference on March 6, 2018, in partnership with Ary Amerikaner of The Education Trust.
Advancing Equitable School Funding: Additional Materials
Defining the Issue
- What is Resource Equity?
Do school systems allocate and use resources equitably? In our new working paper, “What is Resource Equity?” we explore nine dimensions of equity - moving beyond just funding levels - that shape whether all students can reach empowering, college-and-career-ready learning outcomes
- Is School Funding Fair?
An Education Week roundtable debate including "A Little Transparency Goes a Long Way. Maybe." by Karen Hawley Miles and Jonathan Travers.
Lessons from Districts
Financial Transparency Under ESSA