What is the Double-Edged Sword of Unfunded Mandates?
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An unfunded mandate for public education refers to a legislative act that requires a school district to implement some practice or procedure for which no monies have been allocated.
How do school bonds work?
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Likened to a home mortgage, a voter-approved school bond allows a school district to borrow funds. The Board of Trustees authorizes bond elections, and State law grants the Board the authority to sell bonds.
Kindness Reduces Stress
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By practicing kindness, you can experience mental and physical changes that will lower stress levels and increase the production of feel-good hormones.
What really matters in public education?
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Decades of research have provided insights about the optimal conditions for learning.