Topic: Inequity in School Funding
A study released this week by the Public School Forum of NC shows a growing gap in public school funding between the highest and lowest-wealth counties in the state. These funding disparities have a real impact on education, including the ability of lower wealth counties to fund local supplemental pay to attract and retain teachers. We talk to the study’s lead, plus two NC school superintendents, about how funding affects educational opportunity in their communities.
Guests:
Lauren Fox, Senior Director of Policy, Public School Forum of NC
Dr. Tim Markley, Superintendent, New Hanover County Schools
Dr. Valerie Bridges, Superintendent, Edgecombe County Public Schools
Resources
EdLines
Million going unspent in NC voucher program
https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/education/article225933910.html
New push for school calendar flexibility
https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/article226277690.html
Lawmakers seek more SROs, increased mental health funding
https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/article226258480.html
Interview Segments
2019 Local School Finance Study
http://www.ncforum.org/download/29096/
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