Financing Education in a Climate of Change (10th Edition) (Hardcover)

~ Vern A. Brimley (Author), Rulon R. Garfield (Author)

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This classic text on school finance contains the most comprehensive and current information that affects school finance, including historical, economic, technological/mathematical, and legal points of view. This book is both scholarly and engaging, and is practical, easy-to-read and comprehend; appealing to a diverse audience of students, educational leaders, parents, and legislators. School finance is an evolving topic and this text, now in its Tenth Edition, continues to cover all current trends to provide readers with a firm knowledge of educational finance trends and issues that administrators need to understand. It serves as an excellent reference for both practitioners and academics.

From the Back Cover

Financing Education in a Climate of Change, 10/e

Vern Brimley, Jr., Brigham Young University

Rulon R. Garfield, Brigham Young University

 

This practical, easy-to-read book is both scholarly and engaging. It appeals to a diverse audience of students, educational leaders, parents, and legislators. School finance is an evolving topic and this text, now in its Tenth Edition, continues to cover all current trends to provide readers with a firm knowledge of educational finance policies and issues that administrators need to understand. It serves as an excellent reference for both practitioners and academics.

 

New to this Edition:

• Information about the No Child Left Behind law (NCLB) as it relates to school finance is addressed throughout the text with a more comprehensive description of federalism and its ramifications to NCLB as it encroaches on local control and state responsibility.
• Addresses the importance of safety and security in an effective school environment (Ch. 14).
• Thoroughly explains the concept of "weighting" to provide school leaders with a working knowledge of how to finance special education students responsibly (Chs. 3 & 4).
• Covers new issues dealing with school choice – vouchers, tax credits, charter schools; Explores increased interest in adequacy, economics, and federalism (Chs. 1, 2, & 8)
• Demonstrates the impact of the courts on public schools, keeping users well informed on the court's influence on finance policy in education. The Tenth Edition examines the enhanced focus on the shift from equity to adequacy and the controversy centered on different perceptions of state constitutional language (Chs. 9 & 10).
• Places new emphasis on duties of school and district level administrators, providing information relating to the new Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) requirements and reporting procedures – Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and other practical background for both practicing and future principals and district leaders (Chs. 6 & 13).
• The Tenth Edition reviews the historical periods of school finance and describes a new sixth state (Ch. 7).

Here’s What Your Colleagues Are Saying:

“I have used the text for several years and have found it an excellent choice for my course.” 

Marilyn Hirth, Ball State University

 

“The text does a remarkable job of presenting the topic and explaining the various elements that detail and develop the topic and does not overstate the point to boredom or statistical analysis unnecessary for building level administrators.”

Joseph Herbert Torres, New Mexico State University

Product Details

• Hardcover: 432 pages
• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon; 10 edition (March 17, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0205511791
• ISBN-13: 978-0205511792
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #25,275 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Financing Education in a Climax of Change, May 12, 2009

By	Steven W. Abbott - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

So far this has been an easy read book and everything that I have been assigned to read and respond on has been in this book! Great Job!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!, October 3, 2008

By	G. Buermann (Oregon) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is informative, easy to read and user-friendly. The arrangement of the text on the pages makes it easy to read section by section. There are no wasted words in this book, so there is no wasted time reading. It's a great resource for future use. I'm definitely keeping mine.

G. Buermann, Middle School Principal

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3.0 out of 5 stars A little disappointed, September 23, 2008

By	R. Hudson - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

My book arrived with a small rip on the outside cover near the binding, and I tried to take a picture, but it would not show up good enough for viewing. Also, I thought the book was new and expected the binding to be tighter, but the front cover flopped open wide. Overall, the book is in good shape, I was just a little disappointed.