Bruce D. Baker - Why Money Matters for America's Students

The speaker, a professor at Rutgers University, discusses their extensive work in school finance, focusing on equity and adequacy in U.S. public schools. They highlight their research, advocacy, and publications, emphasizing the importance of adequate funding for quality education. The speaker also examines Kansas's successful approach to school finance and stresses the need for reinvestment in education for a better future.

In what ways has Kansas managed to achieve more equitable funding according to the speaker?

What does the speaker hope to achieve in the future regarding school finance policy?

How does the speaker view the importance of reinvesting in education?