How School Funding Inequities Impact Student Success

A Graduation Cap Placed on A Pile of Coins, Symbolizing the Relationship Between School Funding and Education

Research suggests that school funding levels directly influence student outcomes, such as academic achievement, graduation rates, and future economic success. For instance, a study by C. Kirabo Jackson and colleagues found that a 10% increase in per-pupil spending over 12 years leads to 0.31 more years of education, 7% higher wages, and a 3.2 percentage … Read more

Best Educational Equity Initiatives Around the World – Success Stories

What are the best educational equity initiatives globally? Programs like New York City’s Campaign for Fiscal Equity (CFE), Finland’s education system, India’s Right to Education Act (RTE), Australia’s Higher Education Participation and Partnerships Program (HEPPP), and Canada’s provincial equity strategies stand out. These initiatives have delivered concrete results: CFE secured $5.5 billion to level school … Read more