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