Funding Disparities
Currently, funding in secondary and post-secondary schools differs based on the percentage of minorities due to the willingness of the residents in the area to fund schools with a higher percentage of minority population.
Some may argue that these disparities occur due to poverty levels that may be seen in areas with a higher minority population. However, funding differences occur regardless of poverty level as shown by the graphics below. These demonstrate how majority white schools receive more funding than majority black schools.
Lower Funding means Lower Quality of Education
Because of the differences in funding, the schools with less funding are not able to hire better qualified teachers, due to the differences in salary depending on professional experience or degree.
The map above displays funding for different areas in the United States. Areas with a higher minority population, such as parts of southern Texas, Southern California, and parts of Mississippi and Alabama, are shown t have some of the lowest funding in the nation in regards to education.
As the graph above demonstrates, countries with higher funding for their schools trend towards greater success from students and the education system of their country. Without proper funding, students lack the tools needed to thrive in the future, and this is especially true for minority students due to the differences in funding between majority heavy and minority heavy schools.
A study observes the effects of these funding disparities and the way that they impact the success of students. These studies show that money is a vital part in providing quality education for children, which will impact their future.