Privilege from Money
These extra lessons, paid for by parents, give students a big edge on the SATs and other tests.
What is private tutoring?
Students in underfunded schools may never experience these experiences that bring learning to life, like visiting museums or theaters.
What are field trips?
Families with less money might not have this essential tool at home, making online homework impossible.
What is internet access?
This type of scholarship is given to students who shine academically, even if they don’t have money.
What is a merit-based scholarship?
Advocates are calling for free access to this level of education to remove cost barriers.
What is college?
These schools have smaller classes and more resources. These schools usually cost as much as a new car every year.
What are private schools?
Wealthy families often enroll their kids in these private programs, designed to prepare them for elite colleges.
What are college prep programs?
In lower-income areas, schools may not offer advanced classes like these, which can boost college applications.
What are Advanced Placement (AP) or honors classes?
Some schools provide free supplies through donations from this kind of local event.
What are school supply drives?
Increasing this kind of wage would help families pay for essentials like school supplies.
What is the minimum wage?
Some wealthy families may use this shady strategy to boost their kids’ admission into college.
What is bribery?
Lower-income schools often lack funding for these hands-on science learning spaces.
What are science labs?
Schools in wealthier neighborhoods get more funding because of this local tax.
What are property taxes?
To make college more affordable, the government offers this type of financial aid that doesn’t need to be paid back.
What is a Pell Grant?
This program ensures every child, regardless of income, gets a free and equal education in public schools.
What is universal public education?
These fancy private coaches don’t just help with sports—they specialize in getting students into Ivy League schools.
What are college admissions consultants?
While wealthy districts have access to healthy food options, lower-income schools might serve this type of low-cost meal.
What is highly processed food?
This term describes when kids with more resources do better in school, while others fall behind, widening the gap.
What is the achievement gap?
Some states have adopted this model to give more funding to schools in low-income areas.
What is equitable school funding?
Providing every student with a free laptop or tablet is one way schools are tackling this problem.
What is the digital divide?
Rich families can pay for trips abroad to help their kids write essays about these life-changing “learning” experiences.
What are cultural enrichment trips?
This term describes when students in wealthier schools gain access to advanced programs and extracurriculars, while students in underfunded schools are funneled into basic or remedial tracks, limiting their future opportunities.
What is academic tracking or educational stratification?
Students in poorer schools might not have access to these professionals who help them prepare for life after high school.
What are guidance counselors?
Nonprofits like DonorsChoose help teachers do this so their students can get the resources they need.
What is crowdsource funding for classroom projects?
This type of school aims to give kids in low-income areas the same quality education as wealthier districts, often with private funding.
What are charter schools?