Toward Racial Justice

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Inequities in Pa’s Education Funding System WITF’s series of virtual community conversations hosted by Charles Ellison addressing systemic racism and injustice in Central Pennsylvania and beyond continues.

For decades, students of color have lagged behind their peers in academic achievement across the country. Unfortunately, in Pennsylvania, the school-funding formula hasn’t been able to remedy the disparities between affluent and poor public-school districts. A recent analysis shows that Pennsylvania schools need an additional $4.6 billion to close those education gaps.

Join us as we explore some of the racial disparities within Pennsylvania’s education funding system. We’ll also look at the inequities surrounding technology, staffing and basic needs that are not being met for many students of color across the state, as well as the impact this can have on their future.

Panelists include:

Crystal Echeverria — Student in Harrisburg

Deborah Gordon Klehr — Executive Director of the Education Law Center

Kelly Lewis — Founder & Chair, Equity First

Dr. Damaris Rau — Superintendent, School District of Lancaster

Beth Yoder — Teach Plus PA Advisory Board Fellow and President of the Federation of Pottstown Teachers

For more information visit: https://www.witf.org/racialjustice/