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But Currently…

Great disparity exists among school districts across the nation to the detriment of children and communities. The disparities that occur take many forms, including inequity in the qualification of staff, the quality of facilities, range in depth of course offerings, and quality of materials and technological supports for learning. The poorest districts, often with minority and poor children, are suffering the most. Huge disparities in per pupil expenditures range into the thousands of dollars. Minority and majority communities have not come together to address funding inequities. School funding has not been viewed as an investment in the health and prosperity of the whole community and has not received the attention it deserves.

Fair funding of schools as an issue is not just a matter for poor and minority communities, it is linked to the overall health of all communities and of the nation. School finance has divided communities across race and economics, resulting in minority communities fighting one another for inadequate and dwindling resources. What is needed is the entire community fighting together so that all children have appropriate resources to support excellence in achievement.