Weighted Student Formula 
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For Real Equity: Give Schools the Money Instead of Staffing Positions
November 13, 2009, 12:18pm"Money Following the Child" Working in Baltimore
October 21, 2009, 11:49pmAfter implementing student-based budgeting,Baltimore schools are seeing steady progress in student achievement and recently were released from 'corrective action' status by the state.
Denver School Closures Improve Outcomes for Students
September 24, 2009, 4:00pmA new district report shows that closing low-performing schools in Denver has led to improvements in student achievement for those students in their new schools.
In New Orleans School Choice and Autonomy Drive School Improvement
September 16, 2009, 10:33amNew Orleans schools demonstrate that autonomy, budget control, and choice can turn around low-performing schools.
California School Districts on the Brink
July 23, 2009, 12:49pmThe Great Charter School Debate
June 10, 2009, 7:02pmIn today's Los Angeles Times I argue that charter schools in places like Oakland have led to systematic district reforms like student-based budgeting.
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- Frequently Asked Questions About Weighted Student Formula
Is it the right school finance solution for Indiana?
Lisa Snell
January 24, 2008 - Weighted Student Formula and School Empowerment
Interview with Dr. William G. Ouchi
Lisa Snell
January 24, 2008 - Urban Schools Scores Rise When Parents, Principals Lead
"Weighted Student Formula" helping urban school districts close the achievement gap
Lisa Snell
August 26, 2007 - The Weighted Student Formula
Is There a Better Way to Fund Indiana Education?
Lisa Snell
March 15, 2007 - For Answer to LAUSD's Woes, Look North
Weighted student formula can help mayor improve Los Angeles schools
Lisa Snell
August 27, 2006 - Align Education Funds and Results
Weighted student formulas help accountability
Lisa Snell
February 19, 2005 - Restructuring California's School Finance System
State should use weighted student formula
Lisa Snell
January 23, 2004
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