Compare most public schools in the rural Mississippi Delta to schools in more affluent districts, and you’ll see the gross disparity in the state’s public school funding. Mississippi ranks 47th in the nation for per-pupil funding at $9,284. That’s $4,000 less than the national average. A new SPLC report highlights these disparities and urges legislators and policymakers to take a more progressive approach with funding. Read more at the link in our bio. #LearningGap #ChildrensRights