Research center @Georgetown's @McCourtSchool, exploring & modeling complex #edfinance decisions to inform policy & practice. Follow director @MargueriteRoza
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Edunomics Lab retweeted
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:
fordhaminstitute.org/nationa…
#EdPolicy #EducationFunding
Edunomics Lab retweeted
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.
Edunomics Lab retweeted
FSTC regs are out:
federalregister.gov/public-i…
“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: nytimes.com/2026/09/28/upsho…
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: nytimes.com/2026/09/28/upsho…
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.
Roza & Cicco: How much of the new federal scholarship money will flow to school districts depends almost entirely on how actively leaders pursue it buff.ly/jLp5vC1
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 retweeted
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.
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Edunomics Lab retweeted
I expect that many districts will pull in ~ $1,000 per pupil.
Link to slides and webinar recording in reply.
Come January, there's a new source of funding for districts who want it.
We're doing a 30-Min Webinar on how districts can tap federal tax credit scholarships
Tues. June 2 at 1pm ET / 10am PT
Register here: georgetown.zoom.us/webinar/r…
Edunomics Lab retweeted
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=SXQo3c6Q…
Edunomics Lab retweeted
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…
Join our 30-min webinar Tues. 4/29: Federal and other financial risks for K12 in the months ahead
georgetown.zoom.us/webinar/r…
Edunomics Lab retweeted
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/r…
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.
Thanks to @EdSource for hosting a great conversation on challenges facing CA districts.
@MargueriteRoza lays out the financial outlook:
Edunomics Lab retweeted
When it comes to staffing, focus on quality over quantity.
See "How to cure an ESSER hangover" in today's @EdunomicsLab newsletter:
mailchi.mp/6debf8bb3c3c/how-…
Edunomics Lab retweeted
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/…
Education folks, this one's for you! We spoke with Prof. Marguerite Roza of the Edunomics Lab at Georgetown University to learn all about education finance and how impactful states and localities are in this realm. Listen here: player.captivate.fm/episode/…
"With tight budgets coming, boards need to lean in" brookings.edu/articles/schoo…
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.
brookings.edu/articles/schoo…
Edunomics Lab retweeted
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/…
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.
schedule.sxswedu.com/2025/ev…
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.
schedule.sxswedu.com/2025/ev…