GAO: Few stimulus dollars are dedicated to education reform

AASA School Business SmartBrief | 07/08/2009

States largely used federal stimulus funds to fill short-term budget gaps rather than engage in long-term investments in education and other areas, says a Government Accountability Office report to be released today. http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-09-829  The Obama administration had expressed hope in February that stimulus funds would lead to needed school repairs and lasting reforms. Boston Globe, The (07/07)