Funding Sources
The primary source of funding for most U.S. public schools?
What is Local Property Tax?
Schools in low-income areas often face this key challenge related to funding.
What is underfunding or lack of resources?
When budgets are tight, this school-related area is often cut first.
What are extracurricular activities or arts programs?
This group often advocates for better school funding and resources.
What are teachers or teacher unions?
This government level contributes the smallest portion of school funding on average?
What is the federal government?
This landmark Supreme Court case upheld the use of property taxes for school funding despite disparities.
What is San Antonio Independent School District v. Rodriguez?
Budget cuts can lead to larger class sizes, which impact this aspect of learning.
What is student-teacher interaction or learning quality?
This term describes the movement to ensure that all students have fair access to quality education.
What is education equity?
This term refers to the money schools receive from private entities or fundraisers
What is alternative or supplemental funding?
This term describes when students in wealthier districts have access to better educational resources than students in poorer ones.
What is funding inequity?
A lack of funding may lead to outdated textbooks and poor access to this modern learning tool.
What is technology or computers?
Parents and communities sometimes push for more funding through these local efforts.
What are school bond measures or local referendums?
The Primary consequence of relying heavily on property taxes for school funding.
What is funding inequality between districts?
Name one policy solution aimed at reducing funding inequality
What is weighted student funding / school finance reform / increased state aid?
This is a long-term economic consequence of underfunding public education.
What is reduced workforce readiness or lower economic mobility?
This federal act provides supplemental funding to schools with high percentages of low-income students.
What is Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act?