This page provides two resources that guide users on aligning state and local policies and planning in the education and workforce sectors.

This blog post is a part of the Education Finance 101 Series. It discusses the intricacies behind costs and budgeting in the education sector by breaking down how states assess the actual cost of resources.

The Strategic Funding and Finance Center's commitment is to help education leaders use every dollar more strategically in service of students. Learn more about SFF's mission from our Director and Deputy Director here.

This blog explains three commonly used funding models that states use to allocate funds and resources.

This blog describes how states use different strategies to provide funding for student needs beyond base formulas.

This blog post is the introduction to SFF's Education Finance 101 Series, breaking down the importance of education funding and the intentions behind this series.

This webinar provides insights on how education leaders from Maryland and Tennessee manage education finance policy across systems and making sustainable policy changes.