A core text for all masters level students of educational administration, this text is the first one to ever use computer simulations to extend the discussions of school finance formulas into the application stage. Two user friendly simulations allow students to manipulate various school finance formulas and analyze their fiscal, polical and equity impacts.

School Finance: A Policy Perspective

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Odden, Allan R.

Picus, Lawrence O.

Psychology & Counseling

Mcgraw-Hill College

Completely updated, 60% revised, this is a clear, concise discussion of how recent research in school finance, resource allocation and use for higher performance, site-based management of schools, and teacher compensation may impact the funding of our nation’s schools in the opening years of the new millenium. As a core text for all masters level students of educational administration, this text is the first to use computer simulations to extend the discussions of school finance formulas into the application stage. A password-required, user-friendly Microsoft Excel (PC and Mac) simulation, available at the McGraw-Hill School Finance Web site, for free download to adopters of the second edition, allows students to manipulate various school finance formulas and analyze their fiscal, political and equity impacts. This updated financial simulation (chapters 4 and 5 and Appendix) provides state data sets (for Illinois, Vermont, and Wisconsin) to allow for real-time comparisons of school finance equity across states. The last five chapters are thoroughly and substantially revised and describe current activities in school finance, recent research, and suggestions for the future. The second edition has revised discussions of important school finance issues: school finance litigation with an extended focus on adequacy (chapter 2), politics in the 1990s and its impact on school finance (chapter 6), allocation and use of educational resources (chapter 6), improving educational productivity (chapter 7), effective use of educational resources (chapter 8), school-based finance mechanisms (chapter 9), performance incentives (chapter 10), teacher compensation (chapter 11), and barriers to reform (chapter 12).

McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages

This text is the preeminent text in the school finance course. With newly organized and updated features, data, and cases, this text presents a clear, comprehensible discussion of how recent research in school finance, resource allocation and use for higher performance, and site-based management may impact the funding of our nation’s schools. Material in this fifth edition is designed to be fully accessible for students at both the masters and doctoral levels. Instructors and students can now access their course content through the Connect digital learning platform by purchasing either standalone Connect access or a bundle of print and Connect access. McGraw-Hill Connect® is a subscription-based learning service accessible online through your personal computer or tablet. Choose this option if your instructor will require Connect to be used in the course. Your subscription to Connect includes the following: • SmartBook® - an adaptive digital version of the course textbook that personalizes your reading experience based on how well you are learning the content. • Access to your instructor’s homework assignments, quizzes, syllabus, notes, reminders, and other important files for the course. • Progress dashboards that quickly show how you are performing on your assignments and tips for improvement. • The option to purchase (for a small fee) a print version of the book. This binder-ready, loose-leaf version includes free shipping. Complete system requirements to use Connect can be found here: http://www.mheducation.com/highered/platforms/connect/training-support-students.html

Education & Teaching

Schools & Teaching

McGraw=Hill

Strategic Management of Human Capital in Education: Improving Instructional Practice and Student Learning in Schools

Strategic Management of Human Capital in Education offers a comprehensive and strategic approach to address what has become labeled as "talent and human capital." Grounded in extensive research and examples of leading edge districts, this book shows how the entire human resource system in schools―from recruitment, to selection/placement, induction, professional development, performance management and evaluation, compensation, and career progression―can be reformed and restructured to boost teacher and principal effectiveness in ways that dramatically improve instructional practice and student learning. Strategic Management of Human Capital in Education guides educators towards putting more effective teachers, teacher leaders, and principals in the country’s schools―especially in poverty-impacted urban and rural communities―equipping those teacher and principals with instructional and leadership expertise, and rewarding and retaining those who are successful in attaining these objectives. Drawing from cases, experiences, and deliberations from a national task force, this book outlines a comprehensive framework for how to transform current human resource management practices into authentic, strategic talent management systems in order to improve student achievement.

Routledge

Reallocating Resources: How to Boost Student Achievement Without Asking for More

Real-life examples show how schools have achieved improved education through a five-step process―without new monies!

Archibald, Sarah J.

Corwin

Paying Teachers for What They Know and Do: New and Smarter Compensation Strategies to Improve Schools

Updated Edition of Bestseller! This update of the classic Corwin bestseller is a "how-to" on teacher compensation, bringing new information, insights, and innovations to an increasingly challenging discussion. 

Business & Money

Kelley, Carolyn J

Economics

Updated Edition of Bestseller! A "how-to" on teacher compensation for the 21st century! This update of the classic Corwin bestseller gives district and site-based administrators all the information and insight they need: signing bonuses, upgrades in teacher pensions, higher salaries to teachers in more challenging schools, and other approaches are examined, as well as: Three approaches to compensating teachers The relationship between pay and motivation Knowledge-based and skills-based pay Group-based performance awards and gain-sharing programs How to fund alternative compensation programs It’s an essential tool for administrators at every level who want and need to keep the very best teachers . . . and pay them what they’re worth.

Education & Reference

Are teachers paid fairly for what they do? Should pay increases be based on seniority, skill level or student achievement? Does increased compensation motivate teachers and improve schools?  This book examines past and current practices in the United States such as 'merit pay' and 'career ladder' approaches, neither of which has been successful. The authors propose new, improved means of compensating teachers including skill-based pay and group-based awards linked to school results.

Are teachers paid fairly for what they do? Should pay increases be based on seniority, skill level or student achievement? Does increased compensation motivate teachers and improve schools? This book examines past and current practices in the United States such as ′merit pay′ and ′career ladder′ approaches, neither of which has been successful. The authors propose new, improved means of compensating teachers including skill-based pay and group-based awards linked to school results.

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Books by Odden, Allan R.

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School Finance: A Policy Perspective

School Finance: A Policy Perspective

School Finance: A Policy Perspective

Strategic Management of Human Capital in Education: Improving Instructional Practice and Student Learning in Schools

Reallocating Resources: How to Boost Student Achievement Without Asking for More

Reallocating Resources: How to Boost Student Achievement Without Asking for More

Paying Teachers for What They Know and Do: New and Smarter Compensation Strategies to Improve Schools

Paying Teachers for What They Know and Do: New and Smarter Compensation Strategies to Improve Schools

Paying Teachers for What They Know and Do: New and Smarter Compensation Strategies to Improve Schools

Paying Teachers for What They Know and Do: New and Smarter Compensation Strategies to Improve Schools