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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Census Changes Threaten Fair Funding and Representation
Homepage of the United States Census Bureau
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.
Federal Cuts Are Hitting State Budgets—and Public Schools
Federal cuts to healthcare and safety net funding will squeeze state economies and budgets, threatening state spending for public schools.
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.
How to Redraw the Lines: Achieving District Boundary Change
A school system leader shares policy recommendations and practical advice for pro-equity school district boundary change.
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.
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.
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.
Trump Administration’s Clawback of COVID Dollars Leaves School Districts Holding the Bag
The Trump Administration has suddenly cut off K-12 COVID relief funds. States and school districts are now scrambling to pay their bills.