Description
Book SynopsisThis work covers details about the real cost of public education - one of America's biggest industries. It shows that government statistics on the costs of public education sustainability understate the actual costs to taxpayers.
Trade ReviewThe authors meticulously support each area with statistics. Highly recommended. * CHOICE *
Given the lively policy debates and litigation surrounding school finance, it is surprising that scholars have not done a better job of measuring the social cost of public elementary and secondary education. One can only hope that Lieberman and Haar's careful scholarship will stimulate further research in this area. * Education Next: Journal of Opinion And Research *
...the analysis in the book is straightforward and easy to follow..a book that educators should read.... * Nassp Bulletin *
...the financial issues the authors analyze are critically important to understand our public schools. * The Washington Times *
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 The Business of Education Chapter 3 School Infrastructure and Facilities Chapter 4 Unfunded Pension Obligations Chapter 5 Parental Support for Public Education Chapter 6 Public School Costs in Higher Education Budgets Chapter 7 The Educational Costs of Non-Educational Agencies of Government Chapter 8 Fundraising Costs of Public Education Chapter 9 Foundation Support for Public Education Chapter 10 Disincentive Costs Chapter 11 Implications, Conclusions, Reccomendations
