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From the second stimulus package, TUSD received about $1,800 per student while Tanque Verde only received about $86 per student.
Each district’s allocation, decided through a federal government formula, was largely based on the number of students they have who qualify for free and reduced lunch — a measure of poverty. Therefore, Tanque Verde, Catalina Foothills and Vail school districts all received less than $150 per student while TUSD and Sunnyside each received more than $1,500 per student.
School districts with more low-income children often had more expenses during the pandemic for things like providing online devices and hotspots for remote learning due to a lack of access to technology. Low-income children were also less likely to have parents available to help with schoolwork during the school day while parents were working.
tucson.com
I suspect that the funding discrepancies are going to become a major issue. This is something that has fallen to the wayside in the last 10 years.
Each district’s allocation, decided through a federal government formula, was largely based on the number of students they have who qualify for free and reduced lunch — a measure of poverty. Therefore, Tanque Verde, Catalina Foothills and Vail school districts all received less than $150 per student while TUSD and Sunnyside each received more than $1,500 per student.
School districts with more low-income children often had more expenses during the pandemic for things like providing online devices and hotspots for remote learning due to a lack of access to technology. Low-income children were also less likely to have parents available to help with schoolwork during the school day while parents were working.
As Tucson schools work to get students back on track, funding falls short
As officials plan for summer school catch up courses after a year of remote learning, some are finding that stimulus funds won't cover the bill.
tucson.com
I suspect that the funding discrepancies are going to become a major issue. This is something that has fallen to the wayside in the last 10 years.
