For future principals and others enrolled in courses on School Finance, this book explains and demonstrates the relationship between money and student achievement. New to this edition - Includes updated information on the ever-changing landscape of school finance. - Co-author Faith E. Crampton has joined the author team, applying the expertise she has acquired in public education, state government, national education and legislative organizations, and universities. - Chapters now include a section titled Point - Counterpoint, offering opposing views on issues involving money and schools along with incisive questions to help guide classroom debates and/or individual analysis. - Case studies throughout the text provide opportunities to apply the knowledge gained in each chapter. - Also includes web sites and extensive recommended bibliography.