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Book SynopsisAs every administrator knows, schools need money and resources to provide a quality education. This book provides educational leaders with a working knowledge of financesfrom day to day accounting procedures to the principles behind state-aid formulas. Jones addresses the relevance of school reform and political demands in the daily struggle of an administrator. She reminds educators of their tremendous ability to ensure a learning environment for students and of their great responsibility to provide society with a return on an enormous investmenteducation.
Table of ContentsChapter 1 The Economics of Education Chapter 2 Financing Education Adequately and Equitably Chapter 3 The Role of State, Local and Federal Government Chapter 4 Impact of the Courts Chapter 5 Budgeting and Cash Management at the School Level Chapter 6 Financing School Facilities Chapter 7 Politics, Reform and Educational Administration Chapter 8 Tables Chapter 9 Appendices