School District Revenue Shocks, Resource Allocations, and Student Achievement: Evidence from the Universe of U.S. Wind Energy Installations. EdWorkingPaper No. 21-352
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| Title: | School District Revenue Shocks, Resource Allocations, and Student Achievement: Evidence from the Universe of U.S. Wind Energy Installations. EdWorkingPaper No. 21-352 |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Eric Brunner, Ben Hoen, Joshua Hyman, Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University |
| Source: | Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University. 2021. |
| Availability: | Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University. Brown University Box 1985, Providence, RI 02912. Tel: 401-863-7990; Fax: 401-863-1290; e-mail: annenberg@brown.edu; Web site: https://annenberg.brown.edu/ |
| Peer Reviewed: | N |
| Page Count: | 68 |
| Publication Date: | 2021 |
| Sponsoring Agency: | US Department of Energy (DOE) |
| Contract Number: | DEAC0205CH11231 |
| Document Type: | Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | High Schools Secondary Education |
| Descriptors: | School Districts, Resource Allocation, Academic Achievement, Energy, Income, Structural Elements (Construction), Expenditures, High Schools, Data Analysis |
| Geographic Terms: | Texas |
| Abstract: | We examine the impact of wind energy installation on school district finances and student achievement using data on the timing, location, and capacity of the universe of U.S. installations from 1995 through 2017. Wind energy installation substantially increased district revenues, causing large increases in capital outlays, but only modest increases in current spending, and little to no change in class sizes or teacher salaries. We find zero impact on student test scores. Using administrative data from Texas, the country's top wind energy producer, we find zero impact of wind energy installation on high school completion and other longer-run student outcomes. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2025 |
| Accession Number: | ED671468 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | We examine the impact of wind energy installation on school district finances and student achievement using data on the timing, location, and capacity of the universe of U.S. installations from 1995 through 2017. Wind energy installation substantially increased district revenues, causing large increases in capital outlays, but only modest increases in current spending, and little to no change in class sizes or teacher salaries. We find zero impact on student test scores. Using administrative data from Texas, the country's top wind energy producer, we find zero impact of wind energy installation on high school completion and other longer-run student outcomes. |
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