Infrastructure is a prime example of long-standing inequities in school funding. While affluent districts can rely on local tax revenue to pay for major improvement projects, poorer districts cannot often spend more money over time on short-term fixes.
JACKSON, Miss. — The air-conditioning gave out as students returned from summer break last year to Jim Hill High School in Jackson, Mississippi, forcing them to learn in sweltering heat. By Thanksgiving, students were huddling under blankets because the heat wasn’t working.
For poorer school districts, deciding what to do with that money has involved a tough tradeoff: work on long-term academic recovery or fix long-standing infrastructure needs. . But school officials didn't want to miss a rare opportunity to fix infrastructure issues — some of which date back decades.William Merritt, the school district's chief of staff, said the funds gave the district the ability to “provide our students with tools that other students in well-to-do districts have.”
Infrastructure is a prime example of long-standing inequities in school funding. While affluent districts can rely on local tax revenue to pay for major improvement projects such as installing state-of-the-art heating and ventilation systems, poorer districts that cannot often spend more money over time on short-term fixes.
Some have argued the money shouldn't be spent on infrastructure projects, which can take years to complete and often with with no immediate benefit to students. But the government only required 20% of the emergency relief funds to be spent addressing learning loss.
Indonesia Berita Terbaru, Indonesia Berita utama
Similar News:Anda juga dapat membaca berita serupa dengan ini yang kami kumpulkan dari sumber berita lain.
Rep. Jim Himes joins The Katie Phang ShowCongressman Jim Himes, live on location from Munich, Germany, discusses VP Kamala Harris' recent remarks at the Munich Security Conference which included a strong affirmation of the U.S. 's support of Ukraine.
Baca lebih lajut »
Jim Jones Wants Cardi B, Fat Joe, Fabolous for NYC Mayor's Cup of DanceJim Jones is applauding NYC Mayor Eric Adams' efforts all across the board, including their developing plans to introduce the Mayor's Cup of Dance throughout the city this summer!!!
Baca lebih lajut »
Ohio State coach Ryan Day evaluates defensive coordinator Jim Knowles' first season at OSUThe Ohio State defense under coordinator Jim Knowles showed marked improvement in 2022 but gave up a combined 87 points against Michigan and Georgia.
Baca lebih lajut »
Jim Gaffigan Interview: LinoleumWe chat with comedian and actor JimGaffigan about the task of playing multiple characters and more in Colin West’s sci-fi movie Linoleum, moving more towards dramatic roles, and his iconic moment in SuperTroopers:
Baca lebih lajut »
Hill House Creator Mike Flanagan Praises Disturbing New Horror MovieThe Haunting of Hill House and Midnight Mass creator Mike Flanagan takes to the Internet to share his praise for a creepy new indie horror movie.
Baca lebih lajut »