education spending

Parents Cutting Back on College Spending, Says Sallie Mae

Families are implementing more cost-saving strategies to cut college spending, choosing less expensive schools and finding more economical ways for students to attend, according to a study from Sallie Mae, the country's largest student lender.

Few States Pass When It Comes to School Funding

Most states are flunking when it comes to distributing school money fairly, according to a new study which found wide disparities in per-pupil funding and a failure to spend more on schools with the most disadvantaged students.