Matthew Gardner Kelly

Matthew Gardner Kelly, an assistant professor at the University of Washington, dives into the systemic inequities of public education funding. He discusses how local taxes have historically shaped disparities, particularly in California, linking education funding to racial and economic lines. Kelly explores the role of state policies in perpetuating these inequities, the impact of land appropriation on educational resources, and how historical narratives influence current funding practices. His insights shed light on the urgent need for funding reform to dismantle structural discrimination in education.