The funding formula– why it matters for Idaho schools and students

About this episode

Katie and Alexis discuss the importance of the funding formula for Idaho schools and students.

This week, Alexis and Katie discuss that although the funding formula can be complicated, it matters to families in Idaho. This formula, which hasn’t been overhauled since 1994, determines how much money is given to school districts and charter schools to run their classrooms. More than $ 2.5 billion is being allocated.

People in this episode

Hosts: Alexis, Katie

Topics covered

• funding formula
• Idaho schools
• education funding

Keywords

• school districts
• charter schools
• education policy

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Idaho

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