Whether children are in school districts that are re-opening, continuing remote learning, or providing a hybrid alternative, we're all focusing on the spotlight illuminating our system of education, and seeing disturbing images. What's Wrong?
The inequality in our education system comes from public schools being funded in large part from real estate taxes; the wealthier the area, the more funding for their schools. Parents with higher income can also supplement their children's school funding by providing resources not available to students in lower-income communities. Less funding means little money for teachers and administrators, inadequate technology, crumbling schools, and over-crowded classrooms. Tests scores, the possibility of higher education, above minimum wage jobs, and financial security plummet, perpetuating the cycle of inequality. For those who can afford it, home school "pods" are being established by groups of parents uniting to hire a teacher to home school their children. Though the merits of this are being debated, it presents a solution most families can't afford. For low to moderate-income families, there are no alternatives. They must send their children to schools that may not be safe, or if required to accept remote learning, they must choose between earning a living and staying home with their kids. |
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