pafairfunding https://www.penncapital-star.com/blog/historic-pa-public-school-funding-lawsuit-finally-heading-to-trial-this-fall/ But they say that they don’t believe it’s possible to fix funding disparities – and to ensure that all students have access to an adequate education – without dramatically increasing the level of state funding that Pennsylvania provides to its 500 public school districts each year. “We can’t just split the pie differently,” Kristina … Read more
Call, tweet, or email Representative Rosemary Brown. Rep Brown’s school districts are shortchanged by $30M each year. It would be a huge help to the communities she represents if the state would provide equitable and adequate funding. Contact Links Phone: 717-260-6171 or: 570-420-8301 Email: rbrown@pahousegop.com Or https://www.pahouseformcenter.com/409/RepRosemaryBrown/SecureContact Twitter: @RepBrownPA Tips: Be polite, but direct. We … Read more
Call, tweet, or email Representative Chris Quinn. Rep Quinn co-sponsored fair funding legislation last session. He could use encouragement to make sure he makes it a priority this session, and encourages his fellow Republicans to support a meaningful, substantial solution as well. Rep Quinn represents four Delco school districts, all mildly shortchanged. Contact Links Phone: … Read more
A joint letter from the leaders of the Pennsylvania League of Urban Schools (PLUS) and the Pennsylvania Association for Rural and Small Schools: “The funding gap perpetuates poverty across rural and urban Pennsylvania, while worsening existing racial disparities. These disparities constantly reset a vicious cycle that many black and brown students find themselves trapped in. … Read more
Reach out to Representative Martina White. Ask her to make fair funding legislation a priority. Rep White represents Philadelphia, which is shortchanged hundreds of millions of dollars every year. She supported a GOP fair funding bill last session. She could use some pressure to make it a real priority with her fellow Republicans. Contact Links … Read more
Call, tweet, or email Representative Wendi Thomas. Rep Thomas represents two wealthy districts getting a bit more than their fair share. She is open to the plight of students in underfunded districts. Tell her why educational equity is important to YOU. Tell the story of the students who are shortchanged. Ask her to support fair … Read more
The sixth and last in our video FAQ series to help give a better understanding of how funding affects school districts.
The fifth in our video FAQ series to help give a better understanding of what an “Action Item” is.
The fourth in our video FAQ series to help give a better understanding of how charter schools impact Fair Funding Inequity:
The third in our video FAQ series to help give a better understanding of how we can fix the mess that we’re in:
The second in our video FAQ series to help give a better understanding of what Racial Bias in Public School Education Funding:
The first in our video FAQ series to help give a better understanding of what we mean by “Fair Funding:”