VIDEO: On first day of funding trial, rally-goers call on Pa. for equitable school funding

Produced By: - November 12, 2021 12:36 pm

Students, families, and education advocates join Children First and Education Voters of Pennsylvania to host a rally on the Capitol steps to “ring the bells of justice,” and call for equitable funding for Pennsylvania public schools. The rally, which took place Friday, 11/12,/2021, occurred on the first day of the landmark trial that could change how Pennsylvania funds its 500 school districts.

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Marley Parish
Marley Parish

A Pennsylvania native, Marley Parish covers the Senate for the Capital-Star. She previously reported on government, education and community issues for the Centre Daily Times and has a background in writing, editing and design. A graduate of Allegheny College, Marley served as editor of the campus newspaper, where she also covered everything from student government to college sports.

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