Overcoming The Educational Resource Equity Gap

State school finance formula cause funding inadequacy, allocative inefficiency, and educational resource equity gaps. Legislative and court-ordered remedies have failed to solve the disparities among schools and districts. This book’s ground-breaking innovation shows how toshift the public education finance paradigm to fund K-12 public education properly, fully, and equitably by eliminating the duplicative and unnecessary layer of county government nationwide and repurposing those tax dollars while implementing economies of scale to achieve allocative efficiency.

Higher education must implement new ways of achieving social justice and performing the business of education to survive the impending shakeout stemming from increasing competition for enrollment, operating costs, and price sensitivity plus decreasing state aid, net tuition, endowment income, and college-bound high school graduates. Universities that survive the shakeout will achieve financial sustainability, educational excellence, and social justice while providing equal educational opportunity and resource equity by implementing the book’s best practices, strategies, and holistic budgeting model.

This volume of PISA's 2009 results looks at how successful education systems moderate the impact of social background and immigrant status on student and school performance.

Explores the state of the "academic achievement gap" that exists in U.S. public schools, particularly among poor and minority students, and argues that the mindset that achievement gaps are inevitable are no longer tolerable. Explores ways to close the achievement gap via real-world case studies where principals and educators have adopted new mindsets for education.

Across OECD countries, almost one in every five students does not reach a basic minimum level of skills. This book presents a series of policy recommendations for education systems to help all children succeed.

In "Educational Equity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence," Dr. Mara Fischer takes readers on a profound journey into the heart of modern education's greatest challenge and opportunity: the integration of AI technologies. The book opens with a compelling examination of the current educational landscape, highlighting the disparities that threaten to widen in the wake of technological advancement. Fischer expertly navigates through the complexities of AI, demystifying its principles for non-technical readers while underscoring its potential to transform learning environments for the better. The narrative progresses to explore innovative case studies and theoretical frameworks that propose equitable solutions for integrating AI into education. Fischer's analysis is both critical and hopeful, offering a balanced view on how artificial intelligence can be leveraged to democratize education, personalize learning experiences, and equip students with the skills needed for a digital future. With a keen eye on policy implications and ethical considerations, this section not only enlightens but also inspires action among stakeholders. Concluding with a visionary outlook, "Educational Equity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence" calls for a collaborative effort between educators, policymakers, and technologists to create an inclusive educational system. Dr. Fischer emphasizes the urgency of this task, presenting a roadmap for harnessing the power of AI to ensure that every student, regardless of background, has access to the tools and opportunities necessary to thrive in the 21st century. This book is an indispensable resource for anyone committed to the cause of educational equity, offering practical insights and strategies to navigate the challenges and seize the opportunities presented by AI in education.

A valuable resource to institutions of higher education and various state and national superintendent organizations and agencies, The Dark Side of Educational Leadership provides valuable insights into specific resiliency behaviors that contribute to superintendents' abilities to overcome the trauma associated with being a professional victim. Specifically illuminating those issues that contribute most often to the victimization of superintendents, well-researched chapters demonstrate strategies employed by superintendents to prevent similar issues from causing additional pain. Polka and Litchka identify resiliency factors of most significance to superintendents in dealing with the professional victim syndrome, helping superintendents to better prepare for the professional victim syndrome during their professional career.