Register for our webinar on November 11! A new federal scholarship tax credit is set to take effect in 2027- Join us for a timely conversation about what the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit could mean in practice.

As states and districts seek new ways to align funding with strategic priorities, federal funding flexibility has become a growing topic of conversation. Yet many education leaders are not be taking full advantage of the flexibilities that already exist within the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). The Strategic Funding and Finance Center recently spoke with Lindsay Fryer, a federal education

The Federal Scholarship Tax Credit was created through federal legislation enacted in 2025 to encourage private contributions that support K–12 educational expenses for eligible students. As states consider whether to participate and federal agencies continue to develop implementation guidance, education leaders are working to understand what the new program could mean for schools, families, and communities. Beginning January 1, 2027, individual

A practical conversation about how districts can align federal, state, and local funding streams to better support their priorities.

Watch our webinar recording discussing ways to strengthen state funding approaches to best support multilingual learners.

This blog takes the perspectives of two highly experienced education funding administrators and provides insights behind their strategies for handling federal funding.

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