| Join an esteemed panel for a meaningful discussion of the Pennsylvania fair funding case, a landmark 2023 ruling that deemed the state’s school funding system unconstitutional. |
From Courtroom to Classroom:
Charting the Future of Education Equity in the Wake of the Pennsylvania Fair Funding Case
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
5:00–6:30 p.m.
** Space is limited. Doors open at 4:30 p.m.**
Penn Carey Law
Michael A. Fitts Auditorium
3501 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
This event is free and open to the public, and will touch on issues of interest to educators, leaders, policy makers, and all parents and guardians of public school students in the state.
| Introduction by: |
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Sophia Z. Lee
Dean and Bernard G. Segal Professor of Law
Penn Carey Law
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| Moderated by: |
Katharine O. Strunk
Dean and George and Diane Weiss Professor of Education
Penn GSE
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| Panelists: |
Deborah Gordon Klehr
Executive Director
Education Law Center
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Dan Urevick-Ackelsberg, L'09
Senior Attorney
Public Interest Law Center
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Tony B. Watlington Sr.
Superintendent
School District of Philadelphia
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The Steven S. Goldberg and Jolley Bruce Christman Bi-Annual Lecture in Education Law is a cross-disciplinary event hosted by Penn GSE and Penn Carey Law. Registration by April 7 is required to attend. This event is free and open to the public, and will touch on issues of interest to educators, leaders, policy makers, and all parents and guardians of public school students in the state.
The Pennsylvania fair funding case refers to a legal challenge concerning the state's system for funding public education. Plaintiffs argued that the current funding formula created disparities between wealthy and under-resourced school districts, violating the state constitution's mandate for a "thorough and efficient" education system. The case sought to address inequities in educational resources and opportunities across the state, aiming for a fairer distribution of funding to ensure all students have access to quality education regardless of their zip code. Learn more on the Public Law Center's website.