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State Education Budgets in Turbulent Times
Consolidation Would Give Mississippi Students Better, Fairer Schools, Says National Consultant
Zahava Stadler writes in Mississippi Today that smarter school district boundaries could reduce funding inequality in Mississippi.
Remaking Our Districts: Three Communities on the Edge of America’s School Funding Divide
Three stories from educators in school districts show what it's like to live in a community rich in culture and resilience, but not property tax capac…
In 2026, States and Congress Will Need to Mitigate the Damage to PreK-12 Education
What will 2026 bring? Here are the questions we are asking and our recommendations for how Congress and state policymakers should respond.
The Damage to Come from Dismembering the U.S. Department of Education
These convoluted moves detract from ED’s work to protect students’ rights and provide guidance to states and schools.
Episode 17: Dismantling the Department of Education
Zahava Stadler and Jeremy Bauer-Wolf explore why the Department of Education was created and what’s at stake if it disappears.
Redrawing the Lines Interactive Map and Data Tool
A video walkthrough of the interactive map and data tool that accompanies the Redrawing the Lines report
Which Congressional Districts Would Lose the Most K–12 Funding Under the Trump and House Education Budgets?
2026 budget proposals from Trump and House Republicans would substantially cut K-12 funding, especially in rural and low-income areas.