Education - Finance

While demographic, technological and industry changes have been pressuring schools for a decade now, the pandemic has forced many schools into weakened financial positions, especially as it relates to cash available to support operations. Examining IPEDS data from a select group of private not-for-profit...

It is likely that only one percent of the population actually understands how money is created and how the money in circulation affects their purchasing power, even though everyone uses money in transactions every day. In a book written almost 100 years ago, a...

This report seeks to correct common misconceptions surrounding the practice of relying on the property tax to fund public schools. Through a comprehensive review of research and seven case studies, it offers recommendations that policy makers can use both to provide significant property tax...

Writing scholarship essays for college can be daunting. Invasion of the Head-Scratchers helps take the stress out of the process by providing real world examples of successful essays that have landed scholarships for recent high school graduates. Accompanying each essay are reviews by fellow...

"Crypto-Currency" (Digital Asset) technologies, currently including crypto-assets, crypto-currency, digital assets, coins, tokens, blockchain, distributed ledger, and decentralized networks, are affecting fundamental systemic change to world-wide transactional and financial systems.Digital Assets are a blend of technology and finance. Defining the Digital Economy is just a...

Author: Eliot Dylan MarrISBN-10: 1498416365ISBN-13: 9781498416368Publisher: Xulon PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/31/2014Pages: 64Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.19lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.13d

Education privatization is a global phenomenon that has crystallized in countries with very different cultural, political, and economic backgrounds. In this book, the authors examine how privatization policies are being adopted and why so many countries are engaging in this type of education reform....

This book is to help the world keep their crypto safe in a secure and personal space. I personally understand the learning curve on securing crypto assets and how easy it can be to lose track of crypto accounts. This book is a need-to-have...

Successful Fundraising for the Academic Library: Philanthropy in Higher Education covers fundraising, a task that is often grouped into a combination role that may include, for example, the university museum or performance venue, thus diluting the opportunity for successful fundraising. Because the traditional model...

In the updated edition of Smarter Budgets, Smarter Schools, Nathan Levenson proposes fresh strategies for more efficient, equitable resource allocation within school districts. Budgets, according to Levenson, can be a surprisingly powerful lever for improved student achievement outcomes and equity. Readers of this revised...

How not to be a hypocrite: the indispensable guide to school choice that morally perplexed parents have been waiting for.Many of us believe in social justice and equality of opportunity - but we also want the best for our kids. How can we square...

Financial literacy and financial education are not new topics, even though interest in these topics among policymakers, financial authorities, and academics continues to grow. The Routledge Handbook of Financial Literacy provides a comprehensive reference work that addresses both research perspectives and practical applications to...

Political Economy of Public Education Finance takes a unique approach in examining distribution of public education spending across urban school districts in the USA. It provides a thorough and rigorous quantitative examination of the joint roles of school choice and political institutions in inequity...

Etched into America's consciousness is the United Negro College Fund's phrase "A mind is a terrible thing to waste." This book tells the story of the organization's efforts on behalf of black colleges against the backdrop of the cold war and the civil rights...

It doesn't matter how old you are or where you're from; you can start a profitable business. The Young Entrepreneur's Guide to Starting and Running a Business will show you how. Through stories of young entrepreneurs who have started businesses, this book illustrates how...

The Personal Finance Doodle Note Book offers your middle or high school students the brain benefits of visual note taking all throughout their financial literacy coursework! The doodle notes include taxes, budgeting, credit, interest, stocks, banking, insurance, mortgage, investing, loans, net worth, and more!This...

Get past the knowing-doing gap and confidently implement standards-based learning. This book offers a comprehensive look at what standards-based learning looks like in action, from creating formative assessments to using data to inform instruction to transitioning to standards-based grading systems. Instead of comparing students...

What seems at first glance to be a loving message from mother to son about becoming financially responsible is so much more. In money guru Patti J. Handy's inspiring and delightful book, How to Ditch Your Allowance and Be Richer Than Your Parents 9...

Have you bought a stock on someone's advice to make quick profits and then waited for months, maybe years, to recover your capital? Does it relate to your journey in the market? You are not alone. Majority of retail investors fall to such traps...

What if I told you I have $200,000 in scholarship money sitting in a bank ready to give out to a qualified student, and all you have to do is present a compelling argument as to why I should give it to you and...

Through the years, I have been able to help so many people get their finances in order. But realizing that there are so many people whom I will never personally encounter, I truly hope that this book will help to guide them. Many people...

This one-stop resource is a time-saving guide for busy instructors to use in finding grants for special classroom projects and schoolwide programs.Author: Susan Lee PetersonISBN-10: 0761977465ISBN-13: 9780761977469Publisher: Corwin PublishersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/15/2000Pages: 128Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.49lbsSize: 8.96h x 6.08w x 0.35d

Discover patterns in your spending and tackle the source of bad money habits by journaling throughout your "total money makeover" process. Now in bullet journal format Take back control over your spending and transform bad habits into good ones by writing down anything significant...

What is an easement? The classical definition of an easement is "a nonpossessory interest in the land of another that entitles the holder to use the land for a particular purpose." Most easement agreements create relationships that the parties want to last indefinitely, i.e.,...

An illustrated, practical guide to navigating your financial life, no matter your financial situation "a potent mix of deeply practical and wonderfully empathetic" --Erin Lowry, author of Broke Millennial "one of the most approachable financial books I've ever read." --Refinery 29 We are all...

In this inspiring yet practical guide, we take you on a journey where you will discover eternal wealth building principles. Throughout the pages of this book you will learn the truth about wealth creation and begin to experience a life of true freedom, spiritually...

Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurship Development: Tools for Wealth Creation, is a book which is greatly in demand especially in present day 21st century when millions of school leavers cannot find ready-made jobs, anymore. Every year, universities and other higher institutions turn out thousands of...

Money needs to work for you, not the other way around. Having been involved with high net worth individuals for much of his career, the author has rarely encountered anyone who has optimized both their life plan and their financial plan.This book seeks to...

Today, more than ever before, students must be financially literate to prepare for college, careers and fiscally responsible living. All students should have a strong foundation in financial education to make informed decisions and accomplish their goals. WealthyLife(TM) teaches students how to earn income,...

This book provides the fundamental concepts and tools needed by Clinical Engineering (CE), also known as Health Technology Management (HTM), managers to properly manage their financial resources, as well as to prove to their senior leaders that they are comparing (benchmarking) well against their...

A FEW WORDS First off, I want to personally thank you for checking out my book My name is Jalen Gabbard, I am a young entrepreneur learning the ins and outs of life. One of the first things we learn about as kids is,...

During the 2008 financial crisis, we witnessed a global collapse in assets. We saw wealth simply evaporate due to investor panic. We watched as opportunities to make profitable investments came and left as we were frozen from fear of the unknown. Will the crash...

The Economics of Education is written to provide a vade mecum, or diploma program, for both undergraduate and postgraduate students undertaking formal courses in economics of Education.The coverage of the subject matter is extensive, covering major titles such as the concept of economics of...

Developed as a companion to Embedded Formative Assessment, 2nd edition, this handbook guides K-12 teachers through the process of developing effective formative assessments. Inside its pages, you'll find tried-and-tested classroom strategies, practical how-tos, and exercises designed to guide implementation. The book also includes discussion...

Credit can be one of the most important negotiating factors in your financial toolbox. With good credit, you gain access to lower interest rates, premium credit cards, and greater spending power. But why stop there? In Secrets of the 800+ Club, industry veteran Terrell...

2018 Zora Neale Hurston/Richard Wright Legacy Award (Nonfiction) FinalistA timely indictment of the corporate takeover of education and the privatization--and profitability--of separate and unequal schools, published at a critical time in the dismantling of public education in America"An astounding look at America's segregated school...

Have you ever thought about real estate investing as a path to financial freedom? Have you kicked around the idea but felt you were too busy with work and family responsibilities?If so, One Rental at a Time will transform your life, just as it...

A comprehensive history of school choice in the US, from its birth in the 1950s as the most effective weapon to oppose integration to its lasting impact in reshaping the public education system today. Most Americans today see school choice as their inalienable right....

In this inspiring yet practical guide, we take you on a journey where you will discover eternal wealth building principles. Throughout the pages of this book you will learn the truth about wealth creation and begin to experience a life of true freedom, spiritually...

With foreword by Robert J. Marzano When teachers adopt standards-based learning, students take ownership of their education and achievement soars. Written specifically for K-12 teachers, this resource details a sequential approach for connecting curriculum, instruction, assessment methods, and feedback through standards-based education. The authors...

How to Steal A Lot of Money... Legally is a practical guide to investment scamming based upon true events and insights gleaned from over three decades forensically investigating over $1 trillion in assets managed by Wall Street. Edward "Ted" Siedle is a widely-read writer...

The #1 Book For Teenage Investors Actually written by a Teenager!5/20 Update: The Book has been expanded from 57 pages to 127 pages and 16,500 words. Jack Rosenthal writes "The Ultimate Guide to Teenage Investing" Jack Rosenthal is a 19 year-old entrepreneur and investor....

How do schools and districts make true progress? One step at a time. Leading the Launch offers a ten-stage initiative implementation process proven to help you lead the charge for change with ingenuity, flexibility, responsiveness, and passion. Ideal for a team book study, this...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER - "A fire-breathing, righteous attack on the culture of superprivilege."--Michael Wolff, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Fire and Fury, in the New York Times Book Review NOW WITH NEW REPORTING ON OPERATION VARSITY BLUESIn this explosive and prescient book,...

Smart financial management means more students served Community College Finance provides an introduction to best practices for community college leaders and their boards, with guidance on the complex regulations, processes, and considerations surrounding the financial management of these unique institutions. As community colleges continue...

Author: Tom CorleyISBN-10: 1545681066ISBN-13: 9781545681060Publisher: MCP BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/21/2020Pages: 199Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.60w x 0.40d

Public research universities were previously able to provide excellent education to white families thanks to healthy government funding. However, that funding has all but dried up in recent decades as historically underrepresented students have gained greater access, and now less prestigious public universities face...

This is a tool to assist in credit and wealth development. This course covers the fundamentals in credit management and wealth development. This course assists people in capitalizing on their economic situation from any financial bracket.Author: Phil DickensISBN-10: 1729502474ISBN-13: 9781729502471Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage:...

This book will help you discover your passion in life and help you monetize it. I've also laid out how I've gotten my credit score over 800. I also teach you how I learned to ignore criticism online from haters once I started to...

This book includes case studies of comprehensive campaigns at eight varied institutions of higher education. In each case, a campaign was part of an institutional strategy for growth and change. Many of the campaigns marked a turning point in the institution's history. They are...