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We've published hundreds of reports and analyses covering a variety of issues in education funding and state finance policy, and we're always working on new research reports. Browse through all of our reports and publications using the keyword search below, or search by a specific category using the drop-down menu below the Featured post.

Insights from District Leaders: How Rising Costs are Impacting Students & Teachers

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Inflation written in white chalk on a green chalkboard

As districts work to meet increasing student needs and maintain high-quality educational programs, the purchasing power of state and local dollars has eroded under the cumulative effects of persistent inflation. To understand how rising costs are impacting students and teachers in the classroom, we conducted interviews with leaders across 18 school districts.

Insights from District Leaders: How Rising Costs are Impacting Students & Teachers One-Pager: Impacts of Rising Costs on the Classroom
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Education Funding Funding Formulas

Budget Snapshot: K-12 Education Funding in Revised State Budget for FY 2027

To help you navigate the revised state budget for fiscal year 2027, we've put together an analysis detailing all the education funding changes in the budget and what they mean for students in your community and across the state. Additionally, we've created a resource that lists the additional state education funding each town will receive and explains how that funded was calculated and will be distributed.

Budget Snapshot: K-12 Education Funding in Revised Budget for FY 2027 Town Runs: Supplemental Education Funding for FY 2027 Interactive Community Impact Tool - Revised State Budget for FY 2027
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Education Funding Funding Formulas State Budget State Revenue & Spending

Connecticut School District Spending Changes, School Years 2023-24 to 2024-25

New data shows Connecticut public school spending increased overall in the 2024-25 school year. However, there's more to the story than the top-line trend. This document provides an overview of changes in statewide and district-level spending, includes a look at the growth of special education tuition costs, and features other key takeaways.

Connecticut School District Spending Changes, 2023-24 to 2024-25
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Education Funding Community District/School Spending

Budget Snapshot: K-12 Education Funding in Governor Lamont's Budget Revisions, FY 2027

This nonpartisan analysis details these changes to state education funding in the governor’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2027 and provides a brief overview of the general fiscal outlook of the state budget and economy.

Budget Snapshot: K-12 Education Funding in Governor's Budget Revisions, FY 2027 Interactive Community Impact Tool - Governor's Budget for FY 2027
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Education Funding Funding Formulas State Budget State Revenue & Spending