Making invisible government funding flows visible in Virginia: Why the analysis of intergovernmental finance matters
Most Virginians have a clear sense of how much they pay in taxes. Income taxes appear on pay stubs, property […]
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An in-depth analysis of the public education funding formula in Virginia (Part 2)
This is Part 2 in a three-part series providing an in-depth analysis of the public education funding formula in Virginia.
An in-depth analysis of the public education funding formula in Virginia (Part 1)
One of the most important public policy issues in Virginia is public education. Public schools in the Commonwealth educate over
An in-depth analysis of the public education funding formula in Virginia (Part 3)
This is final part of a three-part in-depth analysis of the public education funding formula in Virginia. (Find Part 1
An evidence-based evaluation of the efficiency of Fairfax County Public Schools
The Virginia House of Delegates is the oldest continuous English-speaking representative legislative assembly in the Western Hemisphere. Late last month,
Why real teacher salaries matter more than nominal ones: a closer look at teacher salaries in Virginia
When it comes to evaluating teacher compensation, numbers can be deceiving. A salary of $70,000 in one Virginia school division
How effective are local school divisions in Virginia?
Exploring the relationship between public education spending and Standards of Learning (SOL) outcomes When a local school division claims to
Are higher education standards good for Fairfax County families?
As a Fairfax resident and taxpayer, it is alarming when elected county and public school leaders state that Virginia public
The state of public education spending in Fairfax: Is excellence truly at a crossroads?
The Fairfax County Public School system is lobbying for greater funding for the school system, claiming that the Fairfax County