The School District Merger Lab
Use this interactive tool to see in real time how different school district mergers impact the fairness of a state’s school systems.
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State Education Budgets in Turbulent Times
Consolidation Would Give Mississippi Students Better, Fairer Schools, Says National Consultant
Zahava Stadler writes in Mississippi Today that smarter school district boundaries could reduce funding inequality in Mississippi.
Remaking Our Districts: Three Communities on the Edge of America’s School Funding Divide
Three stories from educators in school districts show what it's like to live in a community rich in culture and resilience, but not property tax capacity.
In 2026, States and Congress Will Need to Mitigate the Damage to PreK-12 Education
What will 2026 bring? Here are the questions we are asking and our recommendations for how Congress and state policymakers should respond.
The Damage to Come from Dismembering the U.S. Department of Education
These convoluted moves detract from ED's work to protect students’ rights and provide guidance to states and schools.
Episode 17: Dismantling the Department of Education
Zahava Stadler and Jeremy Bauer-Wolf explore why the Department of Education was created and what’s at stake if it disappears.
Redrawing the Lines Interactive Map and Data Tool
A video walkthrough of the interactive map and data tool that accompanies the Redrawing the Lines report
Which Congressional Districts Would Lose the Most K–12 Funding Under the Trump and House Education Budgets?
2026 budget proposals from Trump and House Republicans would substantially cut K-12 funding, especially in rural and low-income areas.
Shutting Down the Education Department Betrays the Mission of Public Schools
As Trump targets the DOE, Zahava Stadler warns: gutting public education strikes at the heart of American democracy.
A District-by-District Accounting of the $6.2 Billion the U.S. Department of Education Has Held Back from Schools
The Education Department refuses to release billions of dollars for public schools. See impact by school system & congressional district.
Who Will Bear the Brunt of Trump’s Hold on $6.8 Billion in School Funds?
Trump administration’s $6.8B funding hold threatens vital school programs. Experts warn high-poverty districts will bear the biggest burden.
Republican Bill Shows Contempt for the Rule of Law
The House Republican domestic policy bill would make it all but impossible for the courts to stop the administration from breaking the law.