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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, ...
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Critical Tips for Maximizing Your Private School Budgets
Schools around the world face the challenge of managing expenses while still providing a high-quality education to their students. That challenge reaches a new level for private schools, which must constantly seek new, innovative ways to cover ...
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Understanding Public School Fundraising Laws: Compliance and Strategies
While public school fundraising may seem simple by nature, the laws surrounding it can be anything but. There are many federal, state and local rules and regulations that public schools must follow when raising money for their schools.
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Maximizing School Fundraising Success with Fundraising Organizations for Schools
Education funding is a big deal in the United States. Elementary schools and middle schools get their funds from various sources, including local property taxes. In the 2019-20 school year, there was a notable shift: while money from federal sources ...
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Creative Online School Fundraising Ideas: Inspiring and Innovative Approaches
Gone are the days of the bake sale and the coupon book fundraisers. Schools that want a competitive edge to give the most to their students throughout the year need to go above and beyond, thinking outside the box. We have broken down why innovative ...
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Community Engagement Strategies for School Fundraising
School fundraising can dream bigger and better than just touching students’ families and friends. A truly remarkable fundraiser and a well-constructed fundraising calendar get everyone in town excited about donating to your school and builds ...
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Creative Ways to Stretch Your Elementary School Budgets
Balancing education budgets in public elementary schools is a challenging task for administrators. Government funding for schools often needs more equity, complicating matters further.
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Prom King and Queen Voting Slips: Grab Our Free Template!
Every high school student looks forward to the magic of prom night, and the crowning of the prom king and queen is often the highlight of the evening. Ensuring a fair and fun election process is crucial to making this event memorable for all. In ...
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Prom Safety Tips: Your Guide to an Exciting, Fun and Worry-Free Evening
A successful prom doesn’t just include music, food and dancing — it should also include a strong set of prom safety tips to ensure students and chaperones are prepared to handle unexpected issues and incidents. Make one part of your prom planning ...
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Free Homecoming Planning Checklist for a Seamless Celebration
Homecoming is a highlight of the year for many school students, so comprehensive Homecoming planning should be the first step you take to ensure your event is a success. Depending on the size of your school, your Homecoming event(s) and your list of ...
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