Broad public support to improve public education in the United States
Lack of equality in education spurs reform and could channel more funds to schools
- New York
- July 30 deadline to end inequitable funding for New York City schools
- State legislators considering step-up in funding over next five years
- California
- State wants to settle the Williams vs. State of California case before the court intervenes. Issues:
- A shortage of textbooks and other instructional materials
- Lack of qualified teachers
- Inadequate or poorly maintained facilities