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Webinar: March 25, 2026
Building School Budgets with Census Data: Enrollment Forecasts, Service
Projections, & Tax Base Analysis
Education leaders face mounting pressure to stretch every budget dollar while communities grow more cautious about tax increases, and relying solely on internal district data can leave schools reacting to change instead of planning strategically. This webinar shows how annually updated Census data can forecast enrollment 3–5 years ahead, anticipate shifts in special populations, and assess the true strength of the local tax base before proposing increases. Participants will gain practical, data-driven strategies to build stronger budgets, confidently justify decisions, and turn challenging budget conversations into opportunities for transparency and trust.
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For more materials related to this webinar, please visit us at census.gov/data/academy/webinars/2026/building-school-budgets-with-census-data.html.
Webinar: March 25, 2026
Building School Budgets with Census Data: Enrollment Forecasts, Service
Projections, & Tax Base Analysis
Education leaders face mounting pressure to stretch every budget dollar while communities grow more cautious about tax increases, and relying solely on internal district data can leave schools reacting to change instead of planning strategically. This webinar shows how annually updated Census data can forecast enrollment 3–5 years ahead, anticipate shifts in special populations, and assess the true strength of the local tax base before proposing increases. Participants will gain practical, data-driven strategies to build stronger budgets, confidently justify decisions, and turn challenging budget conversations into opportunities for transparency and trust.
#CensusAcademy
census.gov/academy
For more materials related to this webinar, please visit us at census.gov/data/academy/webinars/2026/building-school-budgets-with-census-data.html.




![DATA GEM: Charting the Economy: How to Explore & Visualize U.S. Services Data
Discover how the U.S. Census Bureau’s economic indicators give you a front-row seat to the nation’s economic trends before they hit the news. From tracking industries like healthcare and real estate to helping shape official stats like GDP, this data is essential for researchers, policymakers, business leaders, and curious minds alike. Watch now to unlock early insights into the U.S. economy’s current state and stay ahead of the curve!
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Quarterly Services Survey: www.census.gov/services
Time Series/ Trend Charts https://www.census.gov/econ/currentdata/?programCode=QSS&startYear=2003&endYear=2025&categories[]=000000A&dataType=QREV&geoLevel=US&adjusted=1¬Adjusted=1&errorData=0
US Census Bureau Economic Indicators https://www.census.gov/economic-indicators/
Bureau of Economic Analysis https://www.bea.gov/
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