Over the last ten years, schools have had to make significant budget cuts. Teachers feel the brunt of educational budget cuts in many ways. In a profession during economically stable periods, about 20% of teachers leave the profession in the first three years, budget cuts mean less incentive for educators to continue teaching (Spring, 2011). As a result, schools are forced to cut corners and stretch dollars to accommodate student and teacher needs.
- Go online and find a local school budget. As you review the budget, examine what areas were eliminated or reduced, and what areas the school spent most of its money.
- Analyze the impact budget cuts have had on education and justify your reasoning.
- Describe the types of policies that can be put in place to protect impacted areas and justify your reasoning.
- Examine what political conflicts are triggered as a result of budget cuts and justify your reasoning.
Your paper should be three to four pages (not including Title and Reference pages) and double-spaced. Make sure you use a minimum of two resources in addition to your text in order to support your position. Your paper must be in APA format.
