The Revenue Strategy Lab

The Revenue Strategy Lab, a webinar series from Southerners for Fair School Funding to help Southern advocates understand how revenue policy affects school funding and how to secure resources for every student’s success.

With federal funding in flux and state budgets tightening, it’s never been more important for education advocates to understand the revenue side of the equation. This three-part series will break down the essentials of K–12 revenue policy, from state taxes and economic forecasts to effective advocacy strategies. 

Advocates will leave with:

  • A clear understanding of state revenue trends and how they connect to K-12 funding
  • Practical tools for analyzing, communicating, and influencing state revenue policy
  • Examples of Southern advocates leading equitable revenue work in their states

Webinar Series

Session 1: Revenue Basics for School Funding

October 27 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm CDT

Learn how Southern states raise revenue, and what current revenue trends mean for K-12 funding.

Session 2: Designing Fair Revenue Policies

November 10 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm CST

Learn what makes a fair and effective revenue system, including equitable taxes and policy options for revenue-constrained environments.

Session 3: Making the Case for Fair Revenue

November 24 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm CST

Learn how state budget decisions get made and how Southern advocates are engaging on revenue policy.