

#182 Cut, Fire, Close
Aug 15, 2024
David Backer, a school district finance expert, challenges the standard solutions of cutting budgets, firing staff, and closing schools as responses to financial crises in education. He sheds light on the complex causes behind funding issues, such as declining enrollment and the end of federal aid. Backer advocates for empowering educators and communities with knowledge to fight for equitable funding. He also discusses innovative ideas, like creating a national infrastructure bank, to enhance educational finance.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Navigating School Finance Challenges
01:44 • 26min
Reimagining Educational Finance and Local Initiatives
27:36 • 2min
Empowering Schools Through Green Initiatives and Collective Action
29:37 • 6min
Navigating Fiscal Challenges in Education Funding
35:10 • 5min
Encouraging Community Support and Listener Engagement
39:51 • 3min