Disparity in school funds increases socioeconomic gap
Recent reports in the news show a growing disparity over how schools within the same district raise funds. It is not uncommon for a gap between the have and have-not’s to exist within a school district.
Public schools are meant to provide all children equal access to quality education; however, there are great disparities throughout the public education system.
Private donations made to schools in more affluent communities makes this disparity an even greater gap.
The question then becomes, how does a district provide a level playing field for all schools within their district? Continue reading