Financial Education in Latin America and the Caribbean

Macroeconomic stability and growth in the Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) region have allowed governments to focus on public policies that build on the complementarities between financial education, inclusion and the development of social capital. Financial education programmes can support the needs of emerging middle classes in managing their finances and benefitting from access … Read more

2024 Education Finance Watch Highlights the Need for More Adequate, Efficient, and Equitable Education Spending

a. Growth in real education spending (all sources) by country income group, 2010-2022, with 2010 = 100 b. Government education spending per school-age individual (constant 2022 US dollars) by income group, 2010-2022 2. But spending more is not enough without attention to efficiency and equity: Although total education expenditure has increased since 2010, … Read more

UK higher education finance: what’s the problem and what can be done?

The tripling of tuition fees in 2012 put universities in a strong financial position. But since then, fees – and the maintenance loans that support students – haven’t kept up with inflation. Now, students face real hardship and some universities seem to be in deep financial difficulties. England’s once world-leading higher education system has become … Read more

How one startup is changing financial education for kids

Listen and subscribe to Financial Freestyle on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you find your favorite podcasts. Understanding the importance of financial literacy is crucial for building and maintaining wealth throughout life. But where does one learn it? Although financial education isn’t universally included in standard curricula, the benefits of starting early on a financial … Read more

School districts respond to governor’s education finance reform plan

ESSEX, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont school leaders are weighing in on Governor Phil Scott’s plan to overhaul Vermont’s education system. The plan released last week includes school consolidation, with five proposed regional districts. It also changes how the state would pay for schools and structure curriculum. Governor Phil Scott’s plan proposes moving from a mostly … Read more

VTDigger launches 2025 Legislative Guide with new education finance and budget explainers

VTDigger has launched its 2025 Vermont Legislative Guide to help you stay informed on the key players and policy proposals at the Statehouse this session. Our reporters, editors and photographers are following such topics as education finance reform, housing policy, climate change and more. This year’s guide includes many tools, including some familiar favorites, as … Read more