Funding for public schools has historically been a debated subject, and in the current economic atmosphere, improvements in the financial situation of public schools seem unlikely. As many as 40 states cope with budget shortfalls, which threaten America’s 14,000 school districts. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 allocated an $814 billion stimulus package [...]
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Posted in Fundraising Ideas, Schools on Sep 8th, 2010
While the primary objective in running a school fundraiser is to raise funds for your school or school organization, it’s also important to think about the lessons that kids are learning while participating in fundraisers. With childhood obesity on the rise, nobody really needs more cookie dough or candy bars! More and more schools are [...]
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Posted in Fundraising Ideas, Schools on Aug 25th, 2010
Well it’s back to school for most university students. Over the next few weeks students will be busy moving into the dorms, buying books, preparing for class, and adjusting to the new independent lifestyle. In addition to preparing for the basics, students will also be seeking new social groups to mingle with. The infamous Greek [...]
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Posted in Schools on Aug 19th, 2010
Community colleges educate people of all ages across the country, and have always offered a more affordable way for students to obtain a higher education. In recent years, community college enrollments have increased as people seek to learn new skills in our challenging economy, at a more affordable cost. Even those seeking a four-year degree [...]
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Posted in Schools on Aug 16th, 2010
School fundraisers are needed throughout the life cycle of education: from grade school, through high school and even at the University level, schools have a need for additional funding to bring in educational resources, support development projects, and fund extracurricular activities. Yet, just because school fundraising works for students of all ages, it doesn’t necessarily mean [...]
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