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The fiscal cliff is here. In Moving the Needle, Marguerite Roza of Edunomics Lab notes that what we do now–and what programs we fund–will matter.

“We need to buckle down, roll up our sleeves & figure out how to squeeze more value out of the $s we have going forward,” @margueriteroza told Michelle Esteban, “making sure we're targeting money where students need it most.” See WA scores & spending here: edunomicslab.org/washington-roi…

Kane/reardon new analysis is out: Shows math/reading trajectory for each district in 43 states. Here’s a suggestion: district leaders and boards might review their “district fact sheets” as part of budget process this spring. educationrecoveryscorecard.org/states/

Already getting wind of lots of layoffs as budgets take shape. Next 2 months will see more layoffs… most district have a date in March or April by when layoff notices must go out.

It’ll be a messy school district budget season this spring. We’ll preview what’s ahead re: budget holes, layoffs, federal funding, early retirement incentives, closures, and more. 30-Min Webinar: Th Feb 27 10am PT / 1pm ET. Register here: georgetown.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Budget gaps? Enrollment declines? This budget season will be a doozy. Most districts have to notify staff of any layoffs in the next 6 weeks. We’ll discuss this, the outlook for fed funds, and more at Thursday’s 30-min webinar, 1ET / 10PT. Register here: georgetown.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Starting in 45 minutes. Still time to register: georgetown.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

What do you need to know about the tough budget season facing school districts? We covered it in today's 30-minute webinar. Find slides and recording here: edunomicslab.org/2025/02/27/a-t…

How are K12 finances shifting and what does it mean for vendors? Marguerite Roza and David A DeSchryver will dive into the data next week at SXSW EDU. Ed Finance Outlook: Which Districts Will Be Buying? Wed 3/5, 4pm CT, Room 18AB CPE credit available. schedule.sxswedu.com/2025/events/PP…

Ed Finance Outlook: Which Districts Will Be Buying? Join Marguerite Roza & David A DeSchryver SXSW EDU 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. schedule.sxswedu.com/2025/events/PP…

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: edunomicslab.org/2025/02/27/a-t…

"With tight budgets coming, boards need to lean in" brookings.edu/articles/schoo…

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. player.captivate.fm/episode/58c08b…

When it comes to staffing, focus on quality over quantity. See "How to cure an ESSER hangover" in today's Edunomics Lab newsletter: mailchi.mp/6debf8bb3c3c/h…

Thanks to EdSource for hosting a great conversation on challenges facing CA districts. Marguerite Roza lays out the financial outlook:

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.

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: georgetown.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

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

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. edunomicslab.org/certificate-in…

Had a great 20 min podcast convo on School Board Finances with Ballotpedia Listen in via On The Ballot podcast or on Youtube youtube.com/watch?v=SXQo3c…