Tonight: The Quest for Quality – Part One

Washington public schools are paid for based on a complicated set of formulas that some say results in unfair and unequal funding across the state.  In part one of our two-part special report, The Quest for Quality: The Debate Over Education Reform & Funding, you’ll learn the history of state funding for public schools in Washington and how the system has evolved over the years.  It’s airing tonight and provides a comprehensive look at the state’s public schools.

In other words – for anyone who cares about the future of public education – this series is not to be missed.

During the 2009 legislative session, Washington lawmakers passed a comprehensive education funding bill.  Known as the Basic Education Finance Bill, the new law could change the way the state pays for schools in Washington. But it’s years away from being funded and plenty of people have their own ideas on how the state should spend the money.

Don’t miss this in-depth look at the history and future of education in Washington state:

‘Part One: What’s the Cost of Basic Education?’, Tonight, 8pm
‘Part Two: More Money or More Reform?’, Thursday, 8pm

For more information: www.questforquality.org

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