The Dropout Nation Podcast: Beyond Budget Cuts
On this week’s Dropout Nation Podcast, I take a look at what governors and legislators must do to cut education spending smartly and improve efficiency in how the money is spent. As states face $260 billion in budget shortfalls, education appropriations will come under scrutiny, especially in the face of news that it isn’t spent well to improve student achievement.
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