When schools get the resources they need, more students graduate, secure good jobs, and live healthier lives. Tennessee’s K-12 school funding system was inequitable and complicated, and for years it seemed too hard to change. The 2022 overhaul of Tennessee’s funding system not only marked a major step for the state, but also sparked regional momentum for reform.
Investing in Education is Investing in the Future: Tennessee’s School Funding Transformation
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When schools get the resources they need, more students graduate, secure good jobs, and live healthier lives. Tennessee’s K-12 school funding system was inequitable and complicated, and for years it seemed too hard to change. The 2022 overhaul of Tennessee’s funding system not only marked a major step for the state, but also sparked regional momentum for reform.
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