A comprehensive review of Nevada school district audits has revealed "siloed" accountability efforts and an understaffed education department, raising concerns among state leaders about the efficacy of a proposed $2.6 billion increase in education funding. The audit, ordered by Governor Joe Lombardo, highlighted a particularly alarming finding: more than half of all Nevada third graders could potentially be held back in 2028 due to not meeting new literacy targets set by the state Department of Education. Described as "Disturbing" by commentators, the audit's revelations have sparked a broader debate about the need for increased accountability and transparency, especially as school districts are on the verge of receiving a substantial influx of state funds.
More money doesn’t always mean fewer problems. That common phrase is just one takeaway from an internal audit of the state’s public and charter schools. https://t.co/DuNYT9b3fa
“As we prepare to further implement the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future ... it is even more important that we address school funding challenges by requiring more transparency in the budget process,” @CMEvanGlass writes. https://t.co/uOiCcfVDVm
‘Disturbing:’ Leaders question Nevada K-12 budget expansion after critical audit The audit called for widespread accountability and transparency changes, as school districts prepare to spend a windfall of state money. Via @jacobsolisnv https://t.co/G7kGNrKEgh @TheNVIndy
An audit "raised the prospect that more than half of third graders could be held back in coming years, and elicited questions from top state leaders over just how effective a $2.6 billion boost in state funding for education will be." Brutal K-12 audit, via @jacobsolisnv . https://t.co/pSmlr3gx8r
Remember the K-12 audit Gov. Joe Lombardo ordered last year? Well, it's out, and among the findings: More than half (!) of all Nevada 3rd graders could be held back in 2028, even under new literacy targets from the state Department of Education https://t.co/wp81en6ISa
A review of Nevada school district audits has laid bare “siloed” accountability efforts and an understaffed education department, raising questions from leaders over how effective a $2.6 billion education budget boost would be. @jacobsolisnv reports: https://t.co/WFWYvDpSjH