This textbook, meant for future principals, classroom teachers, school boards, and others taking courses on school finance, elucidates the relationship between money and student achievement. Thompson (educational leadership, Kansas State U.), Wood (educational administration and policy, U. of Florida), and Crampton (education finance and policy, U. of Wisconsin-Milwaukee), all of whom have served in leadership positions in public schools, outline school funding from a practical standpoint, providing an overview of funding concepts, the policy context, daily funding operations for various needs, and how money and student achievement are related. The final chapters cover site-based leadership and future trends. Topics are not covered in complete detail or meant to teach specific skills; they present general knowledge instead. In this edition, information has been updated in the context of the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium, case studies have been added, and Crampton is a co-author. Each chapter also includes a section showing different views on issues, called "point/counterpoint," along with questions. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Read Less