/taxes Taxes en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Thu, 31 Oct 2024 19:50:57 GMT /policy-politics/5-ways-you-didnt-know-the-election-will-affect-k-12-schools/2024/10 Voters will weigh ballot items that affect funding for electric school buses, tax revenue for state education budgets, and more. Thu, 31 Oct 2024 19:50:57 GMT /policy-politics/5-ways-you-didnt-know-the-election-will-affect-k-12-schools/2024/10 /policy-politics/how-states-use-tax-credits-to-fund-private-school-choice-an-explainer/2024/10 Twenty-one states have programs that give tax credits for donations to organizations that grant private-school scholarships. Fri, 04 Oct 2024 21:36:48 GMT /policy-politics/how-states-use-tax-credits-to-fund-private-school-choice-an-explainer/2024/10 /leadership/the-future-of-property-taxes-is-on-ballots-this-fall-why-it-matters-for-schools/2024/08 Several states are considering reforms that would lower property taxes—or ask voters to approve eliminating them altogether. Fri, 30 Aug 2024 19:15:40 GMT /leadership/the-future-of-property-taxes-is-on-ballots-this-fall-why-it-matters-for-schools/2024/08 /policy-politics/a-funding-lifeline-for-rural-schools-is-at-risk-and-not-for-the-first-time/2024/08 Rural schools near national forests rely on dedicated federal funds. But so far, lawmakers haven't renewed them. Fri, 16 Aug 2024 19:10:06 GMT /policy-politics/a-funding-lifeline-for-rural-schools-is-at-risk-and-not-for-the-first-time/2024/08 /policy-politics/a-state-considers-a-future-in-which-schools-cant-rely-on-property-taxes/2024/07 How would school districts fill the gap if a governor gets his wishes? Tue, 09 Jul 2024 21:05:34 GMT /policy-politics/a-state-considers-a-future-in-which-schools-cant-rely-on-property-taxes/2024/07 /leadership/how-to-build-voter-support-for-school-bonds-5-tips/2024/05 A ‘steady drumbeat of communication’ with lots of detailed information go a long way, district leaders say. Thu, 09 May 2024 18:11:09 GMT /leadership/how-to-build-voter-support-for-school-bonds-5-tips/2024/05 /leadership/passing-school-bonds-is-hard-advice-from-3-superintendents-who-did-it/2024/04 ‘Educating instead of campaigning’ in an era when district leaders are under a political microscope. Mon, 29 Apr 2024 18:13:02 GMT /leadership/passing-school-bonds-is-hard-advice-from-3-superintendents-who-did-it/2024/04 /policy-politics/when-theres-more-money-for-schools-is-there-an-objective-way-to-hand-it-out/2024/04 A fight over the school funding formula in Mississippi is kicking up old debates over how to best target aid. Wed, 17 Apr 2024 20:19:52 GMT /policy-politics/when-theres-more-money-for-schools-is-there-an-objective-way-to-hand-it-out/2024/04 /teaching-learning/teachers-calculate-your-tax-deductible-expenses/2024/04 The IRS caps its annual educator expense deduction at $300. This calculator allows teachers to see how out-of-pocket spending compares. Wed, 03 Apr 2024 19:11:31 GMT /teaching-learning/teachers-calculate-your-tax-deductible-expenses/2024/04 /teaching-learning/its-tax-season-teachers-see-how-to-save-more-money/2024/02 Experts share multiple ways that educators may be able to incur savings at tax time. Wed, 07 Feb 2024 22:31:58 GMT /teaching-learning/its-tax-season-teachers-see-how-to-save-more-money/2024/02 /leadership/schools-can-use-these-little-known-unlimited-funds-to-make-their-buildings-greener/2023/10 Districts can reclaim a substantial portion of the cost of green building improvements through a little-known federal provision. Tue, 10 Oct 2023 18:26:46 GMT /leadership/schools-can-use-these-little-known-unlimited-funds-to-make-their-buildings-greener/2023/10 /policy-politics/10-education-priorities-america-could-afford-if-everyone-paid-all-their-taxes/2023/04 Universal school meals, school building upgrades, and closing learning gaps each cost less than the annual amount of unpaid federal taxes. Fri, 21 Apr 2023 21:22:01 GMT /policy-politics/10-education-priorities-america-could-afford-if-everyone-paid-all-their-taxes/2023/04 /teaching-learning/the-teacher-tax-deduction-got-bigger-but-how-far-does-it-go/2023/04 Use this interactive to tally up classroom expenses. Mon, 03 Apr 2023 20:19:56 GMT /teaching-learning/the-teacher-tax-deduction-got-bigger-but-how-far-does-it-go/2023/04 /policy-politics/after-50-years-a-u-s-supreme-court-decision-on-educational-equity-is-still-debated/2023/03 In a school finance case from Texas, the justices held that the wealth of districts was not subject to extra constitutional scrutiny. Mon, 20 Mar 2023 21:36:47 GMT /policy-politics/after-50-years-a-u-s-supreme-court-decision-on-educational-equity-is-still-debated/2023/03 /leadership/what-happened-when-one-of-the-first-large-school-districts-adopted-a-four-day-week/2023/02 New research on a large district's adoption of the 4-day week shows drops in home values, teacher retention, and achievement. Mon, 13 Feb 2023 21:42:20 GMT /leadership/what-happened-when-one-of-the-first-large-school-districts-adopted-a-four-day-week/2023/02 /teaching-learning/9-faqs-on-tax-savings-for-teachers/2023/01 Here's how to claim education expense deductions and one other possible break for teachers. Thu, 26 Jan 2023 21:07:52 GMT /teaching-learning/9-faqs-on-tax-savings-for-teachers/2023/01 /teaching-learning/the-irs-increased-the-teacher-tax-deduction-will-it-help/2023/01 Teachers use the deduction to offset the cost of classroom supplies. Fri, 20 Jan 2023 21:11:13 GMT /teaching-learning/the-irs-increased-the-teacher-tax-deduction-will-it-help/2023/01 /policy-politics/voucher-programs-gain-strength-with-help-from-the-courts-an-expert-says/2022/12 A school choice expert explains how recent rulings could prevent future voucher programs from getting blocked by opponents. Thu, 22 Dec 2022 16:54:28 GMT /policy-politics/voucher-programs-gain-strength-with-help-from-the-courts-an-expert-says/2022/12 /leadership/property-taxes-fuel-k-12-budgets-how-well-does-that-work/2022/11 A new report explores the role of property taxes in school funding and ways to offset their pinch as inflation rises. Mon, 28 Nov 2022 17:05:27 GMT /leadership/property-taxes-fuel-k-12-budgets-how-well-does-that-work/2022/11 /leadership/what-it-takes-to-stay-on-top-of-improving-school-facilities/2022/09 Be proactive, especially with winning community support, district leaders advise. Thu, 15 Sep 2022 20:38:17 GMT /leadership/what-it-takes-to-stay-on-top-of-improving-school-facilities/2022/09 /leaders/2022/a-finance-officer-who-anticipates-the-worst-and-plans-for-the-best In the Cleveland district, chief financial officer Derek Richey connects his work directly to what’s happening in classrooms. Wed, 16 Feb 2022 05:01:52 GMT /leaders/2022/a-finance-officer-who-anticipates-the-worst-and-plans-for-the-best /leadership/is-your-school-district-underfunded/2021/10 How access to affordable housing is linked to a K-12 spending gap. Mon, 18 Oct 2021 17:20:23 GMT /leadership/is-your-school-district-underfunded/2021/10 /policy-politics/in-fight-over-millions-of-dollars-for-charter-schools-a-marijuana-tax-may-bring-peace/2021/05 The Oklahoma State Board of Education voted unanimously to rescind a polarizing lawsuit settlement, pending certain stipulations. Tue, 25 May 2021 13:30:28 GMT /policy-politics/in-fight-over-millions-of-dollars-for-charter-schools-a-marijuana-tax-may-bring-peace/2021/05 /policy-politics/opinion-the-covid-19-stimulus-money-wont-last-forever-heres-whats-next-for-schools/2021/04 There are three important first steps for states to start helping schools prepare now, write two policy experts. Mon, 26 Apr 2021 18:52:01 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-the-covid-19-stimulus-money-wont-last-forever-heres-whats-next-for-schools/2021/04 /policy-politics/oklahoma-charter-schools-granted-local-tax-revenue-in-seismic-settlement/2021/03 A groundbreaking settlement will fundamentally change the way charter schools are funded in Oklahoma, despite vehement opposition. Fri, 26 Mar 2021 16:11:51 GMT /policy-politics/oklahoma-charter-schools-granted-local-tax-revenue-in-seismic-settlement/2021/03 /ew/articles/2020/11/25/briefly-stated-stories-you-may-have-missed.html A collection of articles from the previous week that you may have missed. Wed, 25 Nov 2020 17:05:13 GMT /ew/articles/2020/11/25/briefly-stated-stories-you-may-have-missed.html /education/briefly-stated-stories-you-may-have-missed/2020/11 A collection of stories from the previous week that you may have missed. Tue, 17 Nov 2020 22:11:39 GMT /education/briefly-stated-stories-you-may-have-missed/2020/11 /leadership/as-districts-seek-revenue-due-to-pandemic-black-homeowners-may-feel-the-biggest-hit/2020/07 New research redoubles attention to the property tax burden on Black communities as recession-slammed districts look to make up for slumping income and sales taxes. Fri, 24 Jul 2020 02:52:17 GMT /leadership/as-districts-seek-revenue-due-to-pandemic-black-homeowners-may-feel-the-biggest-hit/2020/07 /policy-politics/7-issues-facing-k-12-budgets-as-covid-shocked-legislatures-reconvene/2020/05 Competing priorities and no good choices about where to make deep cuts confront state lawmakers struggling to deal with the fiscal crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Fri, 29 May 2020 00:34:04 GMT /policy-politics/7-issues-facing-k-12-budgets-as-covid-shocked-legislatures-reconvene/2020/05 /policy-politics/devastated-budgets-and-widening-inequities-how-the-coronavirus-collapse-will-impact-schools/2020/05 The recession brought on by the pandemic will make inequalities in schools worse. Sat, 09 May 2020 00:29:17 GMT /policy-politics/devastated-budgets-and-widening-inequities-how-the-coronavirus-collapse-will-impact-schools/2020/05