How We Can Shift Billions for Education Justice

Billions of dollars are still in play in states and cities across the country. It’s up to grassroots advocates to make sure they’re used to properly fund our public schools to support our students, advance district policies and move practices toward greater racial equity.

Federal ARPA dollars, COVID recovery funds, new allocations in last December’s omnibus budget, historic city and state surpluses, and now President Biden’s soon-to-be-released budget — organizers need to know how to navigate the many processes required to move those funds where they’re most needed. When parents, youth, and community advocates are well-versed in budget and policy, they can better address system-wide needs.