School Funding Trial Now in Judge’s Hands (March 11, 2022)

A landmark trial over how Pennsylvania funds its public schools wrapped up on Thursday, March 10th.

The plaintiffs include six school districts, several parents, and two statewide groups. Their case centers on equity and they are asking the General Assembly to not only increase funding in education, but to distribute it more equitably. Their lawsuit against the state argues that the current school funding model is unconstitutional.

One of the most memorable moments of the trial was provided by the defense when it asked why someone on the ā€œMcDonaldā€™s career trackā€ would need to learn algebra.

To read student reactions to the case from WHYY, click here.