Education Reform in Florida

Education Reform in Florida
Author: Kathryn M. Borman
Publisher: State University of New York Press
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2012-02-01
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0791480658

In Education Reform in Florida, sociologists and historians evaluate Governor Jeb Bush's nation-leading school reform policies since 1999. They examine the startlingly broad range of education policy changes enacted in Florida during Bush's first term, including moves toward privatization with a voucher system, more government control of public education institutions with centralized accountability mechanisms, and a "superboard" for all public education. The contributors arrive at a mixed conclusion regarding Bush's first-term education policies: while he deserves credit for holding students to higher standards, his policies have, unfortunately, pushed for equality in a very narrow way. The contributors remain skeptical about seeing significant and sweeping improvement in how well Florida schools work for all students.

Local Public Financial Management

Local Public Financial Management
Author: Anwar Shah
Publisher: World Bank Publications
Total Pages: 290
Release: 2007
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 0821369385

Transparent and prudent local financial management has come to be recognized as critical to the integrity of local public sector and to gaining and retaining trust of local residents. Such integrity and trust is sometimes lacking in some local governments in developing countries, especially in the Africa region. This volume attempts to provide practical guidance to local governments interested in establishing sound financial management systems. Leading international experts have contributed to all relevant aspects of local public financial management - cash management, internal controls, accounts, audits, and debt management.

The Oxford Handbook of State and Local Government Finance

The Oxford Handbook of State and Local Government Finance
Author: Robert D. Ebel
Publisher: OUP USA
Total Pages: 1057
Release: 2012-03-21
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780199765362

This handbook evaluates the persistent problems in the fiscal systems of state and local governments and what can be done to solve them. Each chapter provides a description of the discipline area, examines major developments in policy practices and research, and opines on future prospects.

Builder's Guide to Accounting

Builder's Guide to Accounting
Author: Michael C. Thomsett
Publisher: Craftsman Book Company
Total Pages: 370
Release: 2001-07
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9781572181052

This book includes self-test section at the end of each chapter. Test yourself, then check answers in the back of the book to see how you score. CD-ROM included.