SESSION 4:

Student-Weighted Formula: What’s the Research say?

Session 4 will provide attendees with an understanding of the mechanics of a student-weighted formula, as well as a look at model policies from across the country.

We will hear from Dr. Chris Candeleria of Peabody College of Education at Vanderbilt, who will share the latest research on the impact of school funding on achievement, student outcomes, and economic mobility.

Agenda

MAY 30, 2024, 3-4 PM CST

Welcome & Introductions

3:00-3:05

Jason Meadows

  • Welcome!
  • Speaker Introductions
  • Objectives & Key Takeaways

Student-Weighted Formulas

3:05-3:30

Qubilah Huddleston

  • Mechanics & Model Policies

Review Research

3:30-3:55

Dr. Chris Candelaria

  • The Impact of School Funding

Close Out

4:00

Jason Meadows

  • Survey
  • Next session reminder
  • Invite someone

Pre-Readings

  1. Southerners for Fair Funding: Alabama Overview
  2. Why Funding Matters: Overview of Alabama School Funding (Every Child Alabama)
  3. Southerners for Fair School Funding: Briefs and Tools

Download the Deck

Southerners for Fair School Funding: Solutions: Weighted Student Funding Intro Slide
Understanding the Old and New School Finance Literature Intro Slide