Many grants to schools and municipalities are funded by tax dollar revenues. Foundation support is limited by comparison. Some grants are formulaic, aimed at redistribution of funds to meet infrastructure needs equitably. Other grant funds come from pork barrel fame – discretionary funding to meet the needs of various constituent groups outside of the competitive grant funding rounds. (more…)

An informal assessment of Hudson Valley public education issues –

What critics say needs to be changed in our local schools:

• Excessive focus on testing
• Food service options
• Energy consumption
• Transportation

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What can we do to maximize our tax investments in our public schools? (more…)