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PA Youth VoicesAuthor: PA Youth Vote
With the busy world around us, it can be hard to wrap our heads around all of the change, creativity, and chaos. From civil rights movements to global pandemics and everything in between, a lot has happened and our generation has a lot to say! Our podcast is led by youth, but it is for everyone to learn from. This is us sharing our voices and amplifying those of activists. Join our team of invested and passionate teenagers as we lead discussions on elections, civic education, equity, and other important issues that matter to Gen Z! Language: en Genres: News, News Commentary Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Explaining Inequitable School Funding and Educational Equity
Thursday, 9 February, 2023
Education has often been viewed as an equalizing force. It gives people the ability to climb the socioeconomic ladder and pave a path for a better life. However, opportunities to receive an education of high quality and good worth are not equally available to all. There are massive disparities in resources and quality of education across the country. When the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted schooling across the country, the circumstances highlighted this inequality, as many schools closed for months and transitioned to virtual learning. This emphasized the differences that exist between students with access to the internet and upscale technologies and those who struggled as they were unable to afford them or be provided with them. In this episode, the team provides a background on the history of educational equity, current problems with school funding, recent events in Pennsylvania, ways to achieve equity in schools, and more. Hosts: Simir, Gayatri, and Anika
