Skip to main content

Plan to Increase Education Funding Lacks Key Components

A bipartisan commission of lawmakers and education specialists released a report recommending Massachusetts increase its K-12 funding by almost half a billion dollars.

by Madlin Mekelburg

Lead image for this article
Credit: Illustration by Todd Wiseman, Brent Hoard/Elizabeth Albert

Though no mention was made of how to better account for current education spending, a bipartisan commission of lawmakers and education specialists released a report recommending Massachusetts increase its K-12 funding by almost half a billion dollars. Improvements in data tracking with regard to low-income and English language learning students was also suggested, but details as to the timeline or income source of such funding were not included. (Boston Globe)

Information about the authors

Madlin Mekelburg’s staff photo

Quality journalism doesn't come free

Perhaps it goes without saying — but producing quality journalism isn't cheap. At a time when newsroom resources and revenue across the country are declining, The Texas Tribune remains committed to sustaining our mission: creating a more engaged and informed Texas with every story we cover, every event we convene and every newsletter we send. As a nonprofit newsroom, we rely on members to help keep our stories free and our events open to the public. Do you value our journalism? Show us with your support.

Yes, I'll donate today