Money and Schools explains and demonstrates the relationship between money and equality of educational opportunity in a way that is clear, precise, and engaging. Grounded in research and best practices, this book provides a broad overview of school finance, budgeting, and resource allocation, an understanding of the underlying economic, social, legal, and political principles that drive how schools are funded, as well as a detailed examination of day-to-day funding operations. Rich pedagogical features include chapter opening challenges, chapter drivers, point/counterpoint discussions, case studies, and recommended resources. This accessible and engaging book offers strong connections to real-world experiences and detailed information on pre-K–12 funding history, concepts, and current operations for both aspiring and experienced education leaders in school budgeting, finance, and resource management courses.New to this edition:Coverage of environmental sustainability and other emerging trends in this unprecedented uncertainty of schools' economic and social environment.Updates to references and overall funding changes since the previous edition.Revised end-of-chapter activities and additional resources that are aligned with the key concepts and content of each chapter.Updated supplemental downloads, including editable PowerPoints.
✔ Author(s): R. Craig Wood,David C. Thompson,Faith E. Crampton
✔ Title: Money and Schools
✔ Rating : 4.6 out of 5 base on (116 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 1138327662
✔ ISBN-13: 9781138327665
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
Readers' opinions about Money and Schools by R. Craig Wood
Thea Bell
The depth of character development was astounding. I felt like I knew each person intimately, understanding their hopes, fears, and dreams. It made the story so much more meaningful.
Melody Blake
The plot twists were executed masterfully. I was left gasping at every unexpected turn, and the suspense kept me on edge throughout. Bravo to the author for keeping me guessing.
Katherine Stevenson
The themes of resilience and hope resonated deeply with me. This book taught me valuable life lessons that I'll carry with me for years to come.
