Edunomics Lab

Research center @Georgetown's @McCourtSchool, exploring & modeling complex #edfinance decisions to inform policy & practice. Follow director @MargueriteRoza

[Fordham Institute @educationgadfly]

More than 97% of public school students qualify for federal tax credit scholarships. So why could the Treasury Department’s proposed regulations make participation harder?

@MargueriteRoza and Maggie Cicco of @EdunomicsLab explain:
https://t.co/oQU6LyRAgg
#EdPolicy #EducationFunding

[Marguerite Roza @MargueriteRoza]

Revising estimates way down for what FSTC means for public school kids. Per regs, income verification is a real barrier.
Want to cover a field trip fee, laptop, flute rental? Gotta show W2s, alimony, pay stubs! Just to prove you're part of the ~97% of kids who are eligible.

[Marguerite Roza @MargueriteRoza]

FSTC regs are out:
https://t.co/3lv8I07sLf

[Edunomics Lab @EdunomicsLab]

“In practice, simply doing anything well may matter more than any handful of interventions,” said @MargueriteRoza. “Implementation is everything.”

Read the full article from @nytimes: https://t.co/cONzFWyNIU

[Dan Goldhaber @CEDR_US]

Despite very different ideas about how to improve schools, it sounds like there was a lot of agreement that: 1) there's no single silver bullet; and 2) the quality of implementation really matters. On #2, that's about human capital.

Gift article: https://t.co/gg4NcqaRYh

[Edunomics Lab @EdunomicsLab]

Money will start flowing in January for the new federal scholarship tax credit program. Public school students are eligible, so we anticipate that most states and districts will want in. Our guess is that the program will generate upwards of $1,000 per pupil when fully phased in.

[Edunomics Lab @EdunomicsLab]

If state and local leaders want to tap these funds, they have work to do. 

@MargueriteRoza and @mac32222 outline what leaders need to do now in a new piece in @The74, which includes engaging employers, selecting an SGO, launching a campaign, and understanding allowable fees.

[The 74 @The74]

Roza & Cicco: How much of the new federal scholarship money will flow to school districts depends almost entirely on how actively leaders pursue it https://t.co/h9J9NFhUAh

[Marguerite Roza @MargueriteRoza]

Today in @The74 we cover what district and state leaders must do NOW if they want fed tax credit dollars for public schools.

Unlike traditional funding formula dollars, how much flows to public schools will depend almost entirely on how actively leaders pursue it.

Link in reply

[Marguerite Roza @MargueriteRoza]

I expect that many districts will pull in ~ $1,000 per pupil.

Link to slides and webinar recording in reply.

[Marguerite Roza @MargueriteRoza]

Had a great 20 min podcast convo on School Board Finances with @ballotpedia

Listen in via On The Ballot podcast

or on Youtube
https://t.co/7qpamD2q66

[Marguerite Roza @MargueriteRoza]

Let's face it: Ed finance is messy right now.

We can help you sort it all out with a Georgetown Certificate in Ed Finance.

We're gearing up for a great cohort in Kansas City on June 10-11.
https://t.co/wyLBffz6nn

[Edunomics Lab @EdunomicsLab]

Join our 30-min webinar Tues. 4/29: Federal and other financial risks for K12 in the months ahead

https://t.co/frjiz39E32

[Marguerite Roza @MargueriteRoza]

Rapidly changing financial risks for K12:

Which fed funds are legitimately at risk? Which aren’t? Which states/districts have more to lose? What other factors are worth watching?

We’ll cover in a 30-min webinar
Tues Apr 29, 12 ET / 9 PT

Register here:
https://t.co/xpRKcSCKEX

[Edunomics Lab @EdunomicsLab]

Our June 10-11 Certificate in ED FINANCE cohort in Kansas City is shaping up to be a strong group! A few spots remaining for those looking to strengthen their finance muscles.

[Edunomics Lab @EdunomicsLab]

Thanks to @EdSource for hosting a great conversation on challenges facing CA districts.

@MargueriteRoza lays out the financial outlook:

[Marguerite Roza @MargueriteRoza]

When it comes to staffing, focus on quality over quantity.

See "How to cure an ESSER hangover" in today's @EdunomicsLab newsletter:

https://t.co/TJopdpnhi5

[Marguerite Roza @MargueriteRoza]

Appreciate the great convo with the Public Money Pod team.

We covered A LOT of territory, including rising school costs, Sp Ed, teacher layoffs, state budgets, updates on federal funds and more.

https://t.co/fCU61cbQuF

[Edunomics Lab @EdunomicsLab]

"With tight budgets coming, boards need to lean in" https://t.co/yoLsX91O26

[Marguerite Roza @MargueriteRoza]

Major school spending decisions happening this spring as districts wrestle with tight budgets.

And yet, we find that many boards aren't weighing implications of choices for student outcomes, ROI, sustainability in budget sessions.
https://t.co/Ugwnd3Zzjt

[Marguerite Roza @MargueriteRoza]

Districts are deep into a brutal budget season. Efforts to reduce labor costs (including layoffs) are coming fast in many districts.

We covered what you need to know in a 30-min webinar, including timeline, options to cut costs.
Recording & slides here:
https://t.co/qgOXkNJOMd

[Edunomics Lab @EdunomicsLab]

Ed Finance Outlook: Which Districts Will Be Buying?

Join @MargueriteRoza & @ddeschryver @SXSWEDU for a dive into the data on how K-12 finances are shifting and what it means for vendors.

Wed 3/5, 4pm CT, Rm 18AB

Note: CPE credit available.

https://t.co/2qppleFBMW

[Edunomics Lab @EdunomicsLab]

How are K12 finances shifting and what does it mean for vendors?

@MargueriteRoza and @ddeschryver will dive into the data next week at @SXSWEDU.

Ed Finance Outlook: Which Districts Will Be Buying?
Wed 3/5, 4pm CT, Room 18AB
CPE credit available.

https://t.co/2qppleFBMW