Assignment task:
Please read:
Foundations of American Education: A Critical Lens
YouTube Video: The dilemma of public school funding | Lizeth Ramirez | TEDxChallengeEarlyCollegeHS
Start by reviewing the 50-State Comparison (opens in a new tab)
Which outlines the various school funding formulas that the states utilize. You can also view the state profiles(opens in a new tab) on this page to get a comprehensive overview of just one state.
Even within the same district some wealthy schools get millions more than poor ones.
Assignment:
Funding Comparisons
There are so many differences between states and districts when it comes to funding. The funding formulas, the way in which tax dollars are distributed, and how all of the funds are utilized bring about great disparities in equitable education.
For this formative assessment, please provide a comparative analysis that focuses on the funding formula for your state vs. another state. You can utilize the 50-State Comparison website as a jumping off point to provide you with the basic information, but also reach further with some of your own research. Need Assignment Help?
This should be completed in APA format.