Midstate's proposed formula accomplishes that. The current funding inequities affect districts all across the State. Midstate's proposal shows how these inequities can be remedied in a way that helps a majority of the state's school districts. State financial support for education should depend on children's needs, not where they live or who their legislator is. Debra Sepanj says Southern Tier parents like her are concerned about the current formula's impact on the quality of their children's education.
Large classrooms put children at a disadvantage and reduce the quality of education they receive.
Our kids can't wait for a quality education. The Alliance for Quality Education is a coalition of over one hundred organizations throughout the state dedicated to smaller classes, qualified teachers, safe, clean and modern school buildings, early childhood education programs, and accountability measures to ensure that these goals are achieved. The Alliance is conducting a statewide campaign to press the Legislature to implement the CFE decision, which includes educational forums throughout the state, lobbying visits, and a postcard campaign.