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School Participatory Budgeting: An Emerging Governance Tool and Its Managerial Considerations

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Participatory budgeting (PB) fosters community engagement in the allocation of public funds. Although its popularity has diminished in general-purpose governments, it is gaining traction in school districts. Yet research on PB’s managerial implications remains scarce. This study analyzes a PB process in a New York school district, examining key stages, participants, and engagement dynamics using quantitative and qualitative data. Our findings underscore important implementation challenges that necessitate careful consideration before advocating the widespread adoption of school PB.

Source: Administration & Society

DOI: 10.1177/00953997241236940

Authors: Iuliia Shybalkina, Tina Nabatchi

Institutions: University of Kentucky, Syracuse University

Language: English

Topic: Public Policy and Administration Research

Subfield: Public Administration

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Peace, justice, and strong institutions, Quality education

Open Access status: bronze

Funder: Syracuse University