Why Racial Equity in School Funding Is So Hard to Achieve

Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia

Roseann Liu, Assistant Professor of Educational Studies Swarthmore College The challenges facing urban school districts like Philadelphia’s often boil down to the need for more money. Through an inside look at the Pennsylvania state legislature and campaigns for fair funding, Liu will demonstrate how those responsible for funding maintain the privileges of majority-white school districts. [...]