The Rich and the Poor

School inequality is rampant in today's school districts. Rural districts have much fewer funds than wealthy districts. The primary culprit for this is property wealth. Property in rural areas is valued less in the state and therefore, generates a much lower income for schools in that area. In states where local sales tax are part of school funding, the poor rural areas are only worsened. Most schools are abandoned to close the gap of funding for their school. States have attempted to equalize the inequality in school districts by increasing taxes in more rural areas, but this comes with its own set of problems as well.

Can technology fix this problem? I believe that there are some benefits and disadvantages in regards to technology in this issue. One of the major benefits is that online classes are much cheaper and therefore, can help bridge the financial gap school districts are facing. However, online classes require accessibility to a computer. This can be very hard for students with low income or in rural areas without a computer nearby. So, can online classes eliminate school inequality among districts? It might help, but it can never eliminate inequality altogether. In our world, there will always be the rich and the poor.