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The Five Biggest Myths About ELT Funding

The Five Biggest Myths About ELT Funding. Introductions and Opening Discussion. Introductions Activity: Initial thoughts about ELT funding. The Five Myths of ELT. Myth # 1: Private funders alone can support ELT.

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The Five Biggest Myths About ELT Funding

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  1. The Five Biggest Myths About ELT Funding

  2. Introductions and Opening Discussion • Introductions • Activity: Initial thoughts about ELT funding

  3. The Five Myths of ELT Myth #1: Private funders alone can support ELT. • In fact, school districts had total expenditures of $610 billion; far exceeding private dollars in education and are critical to sustaining ELT in the long-term.

  4. The Five Myths of ELT Myth #2: There isn’t any public funding for ELT. • There are over twenty federal public funding sources that can support ELT, as well as numerous state and local funding streams.

  5. The Five Myths of ELT Myth #3: The only way to administer public funds fairly is to spread them out. • Evidence suggests consolidating funds in high-need schools reaches the kids who need support the most while increasing opportunities to leverage resources.

  6. The Five Myths of ELT • Myth #4: Braidingand blending funds is double-dipping. • Using multiple funding streams is how schools and communities are able to afford ELT. • Many funding streams are quite flexible and may be used in a comprehensive ELT model.

  7. The Five Myths of ELT Myth #5: You can have it all in a longer school day. • Even with more time and resources, trade-offs are necessary. Schools and partners must set priorities that shape budget decisions.

  8. Discussion • Reflections from a funder • Question and answer

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