Municipal overburden hypothesizes a causal relationship between high levels of nonschool municipal expenditure (due to high population density, aged housing stock, and other demographic factors) and low school spending levels. This article disproves the hypothesis by estimating demand for education expenditures using a median voter model. Includes…

The administration's proposal to end state and local tax deductions could cost public schools $24 billion in funding cuts and has far reaching ramifications for public education. Projections of state-by-state losses are presented as well as projections of tax liability increases to individuals and businesses. (MD)

Discussed the influence that Supreme Court decisions had on various religions and proposed what could be done to change those decisions. (RK)

This article reviews some of the reasons why the tax-paying public has lost faith in educators. A primary reason given is that educators have not kept pace with the changes in society; solutions would highlight understanding and concern. (Editors/JA)

Examines the present financial support of schools on a State-by-State basis. Presents evidence indicating that, although there has been little shift in State financial commitment to the schools in the last ten years, factors are now evident that could cause a rapid change in the amount of State support provided in the near future. (Author/DN)

Discusses the decision in which the Texas system of school support based on a local ad valorem tax on real estate property was held to be constitutional regardless of the inequitable distribution of the value of that real estate. Examines the facts around the case, the majority opinion, the dissenting opinion, and the implications for educators…

A discussion of the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision on equal education. (JF)

What is happening in one Westchester town is happening all over the country. Hard pressed suburban voters are saying No to higher school taxes. (Editor)

A whimsical look at how the rich might (and probably will) try to avoid equalization of school spending. (Editor)

Examines the inequities that characterize Texas school finance, the statutory provisions that bring about those patterns of disparity and discrimination, and the political factors that surround State educational policymaking. (Author/JF)

Author calls for increased state and federal aid and temporary measures to ease the local tax load. (SP)

A case is made for the end of local property taxation and a complete takeover of financing public schools by the state. (NI)