Unequal school funding hobbles the American dream
https://www.ft.com/content/28e923e2-d934-4aa0-8cbe-2d6f4b2f4014
Richer districts, buoyed by high property values and an affluent tax base, can allocate substantial resources to schools. This translates to smaller class sizes, better facilities and access to more and richer cultural experiences. In contrast, poorer areas struggle to generate money, leading to fewer well-qualified teachers and less up to date learning materials or extracurricular activities.
When Opportunity Leaves, the Government Has Two Choices
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/18/opinion/economics-place-public-private-taxes.html
https://www.ft.com/content/28e923e2-d934-4aa0-8cbe-2d6f4b2f4014
Richer districts, buoyed by high property values and an affluent tax base, can allocate substantial resources to schools. This translates to smaller class sizes, better facilities and access to more and richer cultural experiences. In contrast, poorer areas struggle to generate money, leading to fewer well-qualified teachers and less up to date learning materials or extracurricular activities.
When Opportunity Leaves, the Government Has Two Choices
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/18/opinion/economics-place-public-private-taxes.html
We Don’t Yet Understand What Warehouse Work Is Doing to Communities
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/19/opinion/pennsylvania-voters.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/19/opinion/pennsylvania-voters.html