And see how much money your school district has for students.
In a landmark court ruling at the start of this year, a Pennsylvania judge gave lawmakers a clear message: Fix the state’s broken school funding system. How? That’s the hard part, because there are many ways in which the current system falls short of providing students what they need.
We wanted to help readers understand how layers of inequity compound to produce the system we have today — not just in the abstract, but for your schools in particular because most districts in the state lack sufficient funding. When you choose a school district at the top of the page, the story becomes personalized to your community.
In the coming weeks, educators, experts and parents are expected to testify about their experiences with schools as lawmakers work toward solutions. Hearings will be held all across the state, and understanding how your district’s children are affected is the first step in helping create a fairer education system for everyone.
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