Deficit Spells Reductions for School Funding
A budget proposal unveiled by Gov. Gregoire makes one thing clear: Washington’s $5.7 billion deficit will significantly impact those who rely on state funding — including principals, teachers and students.
Understanding the State Budget Shortfall
The Office of Financial Management has projected a $5.7 billion shortfall for Washington state. What portion of the state's K-12 education budget is vulnerable to cuts? Find out here.
Full Funding Coalition
The Full Funding Coalition has proposed a new finance system for K-12 education in Washington state that significantly increases state funding and shifts the focus of state resources and accountability to what it actually costs to meet Washington's high performance expectations for student learning.
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