kaestnerr posted on January 20, 2011 16:47
To spark a national dialogue about educational productivity, the Center for American Progress has attempted to evaluate the return on investment (ROI) of almost every major school district in the country. The project measures the academic achievement a school district produces relative to its educational spending, while controlling for factors outside a district’s control, such as cost of living and students in poverty. Note that this report is not about use of technology but takes a broader look at overall costs and student achievement. Key findings from the report include:
- Many school districts could boost student achievement without increasing spending if they used their money more productively.
- Low productivity costs the nation’s school system as much as $175 billion a year.
- Without controls on how additional school dollars are spent, more education spending will not automatically improve student outcomes.
Compare your district ROI with others in your state on an interactive map
Read the Report