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This collection consists of studies and reports on different topics pertaining to the system of education in Delaware. Researchers can find here information about current assessment-to-sales ratio for real estate property in each of the State's school districts, demographic trends and projections for school districts enrollment, and the demand and supply elements of the market for teachers. In addition there are analyses of Delaware's Public Education Finance System, which provide insights into how the public education system currently uses financial resources.
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Item Policy Issues in Public Education in the USA: A Literature Review(Center for Applied Demography and Survey Research (CADSR), 2022-07) Brel-Fournier, YuliyaItem Financing Public Education in Delaware 2022(Center for Applied Demography and Survey Research (CADSR), 2022-07) Brel-Fournier, YuliyaItem Delaware Unified School District Enrollment Projections (2014-2040)(Center for Applied Demography & Survey Research, 2016-04-22) Ratledge, Edward C.; Hickox, WilliamItem Milford School District Enrollment 2004-2014(Center for Applied Demography & Survey Research, 2004-12) Ratledge, Edward C.Item Brandywine School District Enrollment 2004-2014(Center for Applied Demography & Survey Research, 2004-12) Ratledge, Edward C.Item Financing Public Education in Delaware 2012(Center for Applied Demography & Survey Research, 2012-12) Ellis, Amirah; Ratledge, Edward C.Item Financing Public Education in Delaware - District Level Analysis(2012-05-24) Ellis, Amirah; Ratledge, Edward C.This report updates the district analysis of Delaware's Public Education Finance System. Understanding how the public education system currently uses financial resources is a first step towards gaining insight on how best to turn dollars into productive resources in districts, schools, and classrooms.Item Financing Public Education in Delaware: District Level Analysis, 2007(2007) Condliffe, SimonThis report updates the district analysis of Delaware’s Public Education Finance System. Understanding how the public education system currently uses financial resources is a first step towards gaining insight on how best to turn dollars into productive resources in districts, schools, and classrooms. The report is divided into multiple sections. The first section provides an overview of the Delaware school districts. The next section discusses expenditure patterns by district. The third section follows, covering administration costs. The fourth section discusses unit allocations. The subsequent sections draw peer comparisons, both regional and national. Administration per pupil spending: national comparison follows. A Mid- Atlantic school district comparison is then discussed, followed by a literature review. The final section summarizes the report.Item Financing Public Education in Delaware, 2007(2007) Condliffe, SimonThe purpose of the report is to provide a system-wide review of the public education finance system in Delaware. The report will detail how public education revenue is raised and spent. The report, divided into four sections, considers the education system at the state level. The first section is largely background material and provides information that will provide a broad perspective on public education financing. The second section describes Delaware’s sources and allocation of funds. Where available, data are provided annually from 1990 through 2005. The third section uses comparative information to illustrate similarities and differences between Delaware and neighboring states along with the national average. The final section presents observations from the analysis. Understanding the allocation of resources can drive policy choices and highlight accountability of the system. This report serves as an overview of the financial system of pubic education in Delaware.Item Financing Public Education in Delaware: District Level Analysis, 2004(Center for Applied Demography & Survey Research, 2004) Condliffe, Simon; Ratledge, Edward C.; Reynolds, BrianThis report updates the 2003 district analysis of the effectiveness of Delaware’s Public Education Finance System. Understanding how the public education system currently uses financial resources is a first step towards gaining insight on how best to turn dollars into productive resources in districts, schools, and classrooms.Item Financing Pulic Education in Delaware, 2004(Center for Applied Demography & Survey Research, 2004) Condliffe, Simon; Ratledge, Edward C.; Reynolds, BrianThe purpose of the report is to provide a system-wide review of the public education finance system in Delaware. This report details how public education revenue is raised and spent at the state level and uses comparative information to illustrate similarities and differences between Delaware and neighboring states along with the national average from 1990 thru 2003.Item Teacher Demand And Supply In The Mid-Atlantic Region(Center for Applied Demogarphy & Survey Research, 2002) Condliffe, SimonThe purpose of this paper is to examine the market for teachers from an economic perspective. This study considers the demand and supply elements of the market for teachers.Item Financing Public Education in Delaware: District Level Analysis, 2003(Center for Applied Demography & Survey Research, 2003-08) Condliffe, Simon; Ratledge, Edward C.; Hildebrand, SeanThis report is a contribution to a broader study of the effectiveness of Delaware’s Public Education Finance System. Understanding how the public education system currently uses financial resources is a first step towards gaining insight on how best to turn dollars into productive resources in districts, schools, and classrooms.Item Financing Public Education in Delaware, 2003(2003-03) Condliffe, Simon; Ratledge, Edward C.; Hildebrand, SeanThe purpose of the report is to provide a system-wide review of the public education finance system in Delaware. The report will detail how public education revenue is raised and spent at the state level and use comparative information to illustrate similarities and differences between Delaware and neighboring states along with the national average from 1990 thru 2002.Item Assessment-To-Sales Ratio Study for Division III Equalization Funding: 2001 Project Summary(Center for Applied Demogarphy & Survey Research, 2002) Ratledge, Edward C.The goal of this study is to estimate the current assessment-to-sales ratio for real property in each of the State's school districts. These ratios will allow the State of Delaware to properly allocate Delaware's Division III funds according to the equalization formula described in the provisions of Title 14, Chapter 1707(b)(5), Delaware Code.Item Assessment-To-Sales Ratio Study for Division III Equalization Funding: 1999 Project Summary(Center for Applied Demography & Survey Research, 2000) Ratledge, Edward C.The goal of this study is to estimate the current assessment-to-sales ratio for real property in each of the State's school districts. These ratios will allow the State of Delaware to properly allocate Delaware's Division III funds according to the equalization formula described in the provisions of Title 14, Chapter 1707(b)(5), Delaware Code.