Smarter Budgets, Smarter Schools: How to Survive and Thrive in Tight Times

Nathan Levenson suggests new strategies for more efficient and equitable resource allocation in school districts in his updated edition of Smarter Budgets, Smarter Schools. He provides practical advice for funding equity initiatives and social-emotional services, as well as how to accommodate common expenses and district improvement measures within tight funding models. The key is creativity, and the book offers real-world examples, critical worksheets, and actionable suggestions to help decision-makers apply these concepts and realize a greater academic return on their investments.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 30 August 2022
Publisher: Harvard Educational Publishing Group

In the revised edition of "Smarter Budgets, Smarter Schools," Nathan Levenson presents fresh strategies for more efficient and equitable resource allocation within school districts. Budgets, as Levenson argues, can be a powerful lever for improving student achievement outcomes and promoting equity. This updated edition offers practical advice for funding equity initiatives, social-emotional services, and other student needs. Levenson also discusses how to accommodate common school expenses and district improvement measures, such as capital purchases, personnel costs, and campus renovations, within tight funding models. The key to success lies in creativity, as Levenson encourages readers to embrace innovative ideas for utilizing limited resources strategically.

"Smarter Budgets, Smarter Schools" is an indispensable guide for school leaders seeking to make smarter and better-informed financial decisions. It outlines budget management tactics for navigating financial constraints caused by shrinking tax revenues, rising healthcare and pension costs, and increased special education needs. The book also addresses managing declining or increasing enrollment numbers. Throughout the book, Levenson provides real-world examples, critical worksheets, and actionable suggestions to help decision-makers apply these concepts and realize a greater academic return on their investments.

By leveraging the power of budgets, school districts can create a more inclusive and equitable learning environment for all students. This revised edition of "Smarter Budgets, Smarter Schools" provides valuable insights and practical tools for school leaders to achieve this goal.

Weight: 172g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781682537411
Edition number: 2 Revised edition