The forum was called Education and Equity for All, and the candidates shared how they would tackle inequality in education, which is driven in large measure by how education is paid for in the nation. Students from wealthier school systems are many times more likely to attend college than children who go to school in districts with fewer resources. ADWarren has proposed levying a “wealth tax” that she believes can cover the cost of many of her education proposals. The federal government has made grants to help establish charter schools — a funding stream that many Democratic candidates have pledged to eliminate. ADSen. Cory Booker (N.J.), a longtime supporter of charter schools, was stricken with influenza and did not participate in the forum.

Source: Washington Post December 15, 2019 00:52 UTC