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Budgeting Education: Comprehensive Guide and Best Practices for Schools

Budgeting education is probably the most labor-intensive and important project a school district's business office undertakes. The school budget is not just a fiscal planning document or an expense tracking tool but a tangible deliverable of the ...

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School Finance Management: Your Guide to K-12 Finances

Funding for K-12 schools has faced financial challenges for decades. Federal funding for US schools was on a steady decline when the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 was implemented. Even with an infusion of billions of dollars, ...

Ultimate Field Trip Checklist for Teachers, Chaperones & Students

Did you know 89% of students say field trips have a lasting, positive impact on their education and career? Planning the perfect trip takes more than enthusiasm; it takes organization. That’s where our field trip checklist template comes in.

Free Field Trip Reminder Templates: Letters, Social Posts, and Designs

Making sure everyone is on the same page for a field trip can be tough. That's why we've put together these templates for field trip reminders. Unlike other sources, such as reminder resources on teachers pay teachers, these are absolutely free. The ...

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How School Finance Software Helps Schools Budget Better and Save Time

Schools face a wide range of financial challenges as they look to power student success and help their district thrive. Between setting and maintaining budgets, fee management, compliance reporting and dealing with unexpected expenses, it can be ...

Education Piggybank - Cost Saving Ideas for School Districts Blog

How Can Schools Save Money: Smart Strategies for Cutting Costs

How can schools save money without sacrificing student success? It starts by rethinking the way your district operates. From cutting energy waste and reducing paper use to leveraging E‑Rate discounts and bundling procurement, schools have more ...

Prom Chaperone Guide: Your Role in a Safe and Memorable Prom

Introduction A prom chaperone is a school-approved adult who supervises students at prom, ensuring everyone follows school dance rules, supports student safety, and manages any unexpected incidents. Their presence helps create a memorable yet secure ...

Top Challenges in Financial Accounting for Schools and How to Solve Them

Introduction Financial accounting for schools involves reporting and recording the institution's economic activities, including tracking, reporting and auditing all income, expenses and asset changes and managing school revenue streams. It ensures ...

Budgeting Education: Comprehensive Guide and Best Practices for Schools

PTO and PTA Fundraising Ideas: 42 Events That Drive Big Results

According to CheddarUp stats, only 64% of schools believe they are well-funded. The Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) and Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) are important school groups, and many schools look to them for PTA fundraising ideas. PTA and ...

How to Set Up and Manage Your Child’s School Lunch Account

Online school lunch accounts save parents and schools plenty of time. In fact, schools found that they can reduce manual payment-related work significantly with school meal payment systems.

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