How does a district define equity? What rules should dollars follow to uphold that definition? What trade-offs must be considered? We invited education finance experts around the country to take on a fictional K-12 district data set and wrestle with these questions.
Using a tool built for the work of resource allocation modeling, each participant developed a full model with a variety of staffing ratio and student-based formula rules. Grab your copy of this eBook to get a behind-the-scenes look at this process, including:
1. How interpretations of equity affect allocation formulas
2. Where to start in evaluating a formula and making revisions
3. What factors are too important to consider compromising
There is no single best approach to translate student needs to school resources. The many choices and customizations that make resource allocation models so powerful are also what can make them seem so daunting. Where to begin? You can start right here.
Download Better than Equal to get full access to three example K-12 resource allocation models, thoughtful reflections on building equitable formulas, and practical advice for district leaders.
Allovue works with districts and state departments of education across the country to allocate, budget, and manage spending. Allovue's software suite integrates seamlessly with existing accounting systems to make sure every dollar works for every student. Allovue also provides additional services such as chart of accounts and funding formula revisions.
fiscal cliffnotes
ask jess: student-to-teacher ratios?
get real: the messy middle of change management in district finance [webinar]
ask jess: flexible teacher staffing?
clarity & accountability in district finance [webinar]
halftime for esser [webinar]
school leader perceptions about k-12 finance [webinar]
the next 10 years of ed finance: edfintech climbs to new heights
the next 10 years of ed finance: school choice
the next 10 years of ed finance: investing in early childhood
tennessee's student-based k-12 funding formula
the next 10 years of ed finance: state funding formulas
the next 10 years of ed finance: reimagining k-12 real estate
the next 10 years of ed finance: the future of edtech
the next 10 years of ed finance: the great unbundling
the next 10 years of ed finance: pension debt & reform
the next 10 years of ed finance: declining enrollment
the next 10 years of ed finance: teacher compensation
10 year anniversary reflection
meet ryan lee: business development specialist
engaging budget stakeholders with allovue + balancing act
let's talk about vacancies
meet tyler hall: solutions engineer
steering clear of the fiscal cliff
the maryland blueprint: new resource allocation guidelines
funding flexibility: how 3 school districts are using esser
when talking about numbers is speaking a foreign language
getting started with equity-based budgeting
the resource side of the equation—reflections from jess gartner
pivoting to equity-based budgeting using esser funds
esser mythbusting [webinar]
creating an equity vision and planning for equity-based budgeting
meet josh barillas: implementation manager
meet desmond seymour
equity-based budgeting: 5 questions to consider
strategic stimulus spending for pennsylvania administrators [webinar]
transparency vs. trust in district finance [webinar]
strategic esser spending | abcs of i, ii, iii
new mexico school finance reform (yazzie/martinez)
the education finance guide to understanding essa
better than equal: building equitable resource allocation models
building better budget managers
education finance glossary
predictions for the future of the cfo role under essa
how school budgets are made
how state & local dollars fund public schools
three faqs about esser funds
equitable staff- & student-based resource allocations
revising how your district allocates dollars to schools in 3 phases
where does education funding come from and how is it spent?
spending audits for budget efficiency & equity [webinar]
how to project funding models and enrollment within your district
meet laura nord: vp of sales
how design impacts your financial data
meet allovue: meghan stanton, account advisor
pre-season planning
what it takes to run schools & districts in 2020 [webinar]
what is your best quaran-complishment?
the cost of covid-19 for schools & families: part 3
the cost of covid-19 for schools & families: part 2
the cost of covid-19 for schools & families: part 1
behind the scenes of a recession in k12
trust, but verify: what to ask your finance team
safeguarding savings: tips to prepare for revenue reductions
how states count students to determine funding: a call for change
transparency & crisis management with superintendent mark schwarz
"i don’t see what school finance has to do with equity."
addressing equity in a budget crisis [webinar]
democratization of financial data in large districts [webinar]
guide to implementing priority-based budgeting in school districts
streamline district spending by offloading ineffectual programs
achieve district goals with strategic budgeting
meet allovue: jess gartner, ceo
is a student-based allocation funding formula right for your district?
what is zero-based budgeting?
survive district accounting system transitions with allovue
5 steps to transition your district to weighted student funding
meet allovue: jessica garrett, vice president of people
better data, better decisions: meet 'power user' jordan ely
the future of education finance summit 2018: a recap
centralized vs. decentralized budgeting: strategies to advance equity
meet your k-12 budgeting season survival guide
go the extra mile: 3 ways to use essa report cards to improve schools
improve district financial transparency in five key areas
the a, b, cs of back to school finance
pop quiz: four questions to gauge per-pupil spending
a day in the life: principal at center for inquiry school 70
using district peer comparisons to drive strategic action
what is the doed's student-centered funding system pilot?
successfully managing budget expenses throughout the year
meet allovue: maggie lubberts, director of product management
establishing financial accountability in your k-12 district
meet allovue: jake mauer, director of design
collaboration: the key ingredient to building & managing k-12 budgets
conducting mid year budgeting and spending reviews
meet allovue: jason becker, chief product officer
trick or treat? what's lurking in your school finances?
how are public schools funded?
meet allovue: cory edmonds, vp of district partnerships
implementing a new funding model in a k-12 district
the importance of personnel costs in deficit analysis
who has control of money in schools?
8 things to consider to improve your k-12 budgeting process
the future of education finance summit 2017: a recap
4 spending mistakes you're probably making at your school or district
understanding school district budget deficits
the 5ws of year end financial reviews
preparing k-12 district leadership for financial reporting under essa
3 steps to make your financial data essa-compliant
looking back to plan ahead
essa and fiscal equity
grant managers know best
school finance is a civil rights issue
4 ways to measure k-12 instructional program success
achieving equity using average teacher salary
top 10 things superintendents need to know about education finance
how student-based budgeting is revolutionizing special education
fiscal cliffnotes
ask jess: student-to-teacher ratios?
get real: the messy middle of change management in district finance [webinar]
ask jess: flexible teacher staffing?
clarity & accountability in district finance [webinar]
halftime for esser [webinar]
school leader perceptions about k-12 finance [webinar]
the next 10 years of ed finance: edfintech climbs to new heights
the next 10 years of ed finance: school choice
the next 10 years of ed finance: investing in early childhood
tennessee's student-based k-12 funding formula
the next 10 years of ed finance: state funding formulas
the next 10 years of ed finance: reimagining k-12 real estate
the next 10 years of ed finance: the future of edtech
the next 10 years of ed finance: the great unbundling
the next 10 years of ed finance: pension debt & reform
the next 10 years of ed finance: declining enrollment
the next 10 years of ed finance: teacher compensation
10 year anniversary reflection
meet ryan lee: business development specialist
engaging budget stakeholders with allovue + balancing act
let's talk about vacancies
meet tyler hall: solutions engineer
steering clear of the fiscal cliff
the maryland blueprint: new resource allocation guidelines
funding flexibility: how 3 school districts are using esser
when talking about numbers is speaking a foreign language
getting started with equity-based budgeting
the resource side of the equation—reflections from jess gartner
pivoting to equity-based budgeting using esser funds
esser mythbusting [webinar]
creating an equity vision and planning for equity-based budgeting
meet josh barillas: implementation manager
meet desmond seymour
equity-based budgeting: 5 questions to consider
strategic stimulus spending for pennsylvania administrators [webinar]
transparency vs. trust in district finance [webinar]
strategic esser spending | abcs of i, ii, iii
new mexico school finance reform (yazzie/martinez)
the education finance guide to understanding essa
better than equal: building equitable resource allocation models
building better budget managers
education finance glossary
predictions for the future of the cfo role under essa
how school budgets are made
how state & local dollars fund public schools
three faqs about esser funds
equitable staff- & student-based resource allocations
revising how your district allocates dollars to schools in 3 phases
where does education funding come from and how is it spent?
spending audits for budget efficiency & equity [webinar]
how to project funding models and enrollment within your district
meet laura nord: vp of sales
how design impacts your financial data
meet allovue: meghan stanton, account advisor
pre-season planning
what it takes to run schools & districts in 2020 [webinar]
what is your best quaran-complishment?
the cost of covid-19 for schools & families: part 3
the cost of covid-19 for schools & families: part 2
the cost of covid-19 for schools & families: part 1
behind the scenes of a recession in k12
trust, but verify: what to ask your finance team
safeguarding savings: tips to prepare for revenue reductions
how states count students to determine funding: a call for change
transparency & crisis management with superintendent mark schwarz
"i don’t see what school finance has to do with equity."
addressing equity in a budget crisis [webinar]
democratization of financial data in large districts [webinar]
guide to implementing priority-based budgeting in school districts
streamline district spending by offloading ineffectual programs
achieve district goals with strategic budgeting
meet allovue: jess gartner, ceo
is a student-based allocation funding formula right for your district?
what is zero-based budgeting?
survive district accounting system transitions with allovue
5 steps to transition your district to weighted student funding
meet allovue: jessica garrett, vice president of people
better data, better decisions: meet 'power user' jordan ely
the future of education finance summit 2018: a recap
centralized vs. decentralized budgeting: strategies to advance equity
meet your k-12 budgeting season survival guide
go the extra mile: 3 ways to use essa report cards to improve schools
improve district financial transparency in five key areas
the a, b, cs of back to school finance
pop quiz: four questions to gauge per-pupil spending
a day in the life: principal at center for inquiry school 70
using district peer comparisons to drive strategic action
what is the doed's student-centered funding system pilot?
successfully managing budget expenses throughout the year
meet allovue: maggie lubberts, director of product management
establishing financial accountability in your k-12 district
meet allovue: jake mauer, director of design
collaboration: the key ingredient to building & managing k-12 budgets
conducting mid year budgeting and spending reviews
meet allovue: jason becker, chief product officer
trick or treat? what's lurking in your school finances?
how are public schools funded?
meet allovue: cory edmonds, vp of district partnerships
implementing a new funding model in a k-12 district
the importance of personnel costs in deficit analysis
who has control of money in schools?
8 things to consider to improve your k-12 budgeting process
the future of education finance summit 2017: a recap
4 spending mistakes you're probably making at your school or district
understanding school district budget deficits
the 5ws of year end financial reviews
preparing k-12 district leadership for financial reporting under essa
3 steps to make your financial data essa-compliant
looking back to plan ahead
essa and fiscal equity
grant managers know best
school finance is a civil rights issue
4 ways to measure k-12 instructional program success
achieving equity using average teacher salary
top 10 things superintendents need to know about education finance
how student-based budgeting is revolutionizing special education
