Welcome
Welcome to the companion website for the 3rd edition of American Public School Finance by William A. Owings and Leslie S. Kaplan. Designed for aspiring school leaders, this text presents the realities of school finance policy and issues, as well as the tools for formulating and managing school budgets. The authors move beyond coverage found in other texts by providing critical analysis and unique chapters on misconceptions about school finance; fiscal capacity, fiscal effort, adequacy, and efficiency; demographic issues; and spending and student achievement.
On this interactive website, instructors and students will find a wealth of resources for each chapter:
- Instructor materials include: downloadable PowerPoints, as well as a Sample Syllabus that features example cases and suggested activities.
- Student materials include: additional Resources by Chapter that provide links to relevant videos and readings accompanied by questions and prompts to guide classroom discussion.
