Financing Schools: Equity or DisparityKelly McCaffrey

EDUC 610

For Justice in Educational Finance• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPMoKFXYNIk

What causes financial inequality throughout the United States?

• State funding for public schools comes from property taxes

• Special Education funding is a fixed percentage

The conditions of these U.S public schools are unacceptable• Quality education should be

available to all children

• The quality of a child’s state provided education should not depend on the value of their house

Discussion Questions:•What are your thoughts on equalizing

funding?

•Do you think that providing these children with a good education is enough?

•Do you have any personal experiences related to this topic?