Date Approved
4-20-2025
Graduate Degree Type
Project
Degree Name
Education-Instruction and Curriculum: Secondary Education (M.Ed.)
Degree Program
College of Education
First Advisor
Sherie Klee
Academic Year
2024/2025
Abstract
Persistent disparities in educational outcomes for minority students in the United States are deeply rooted in historical injustices and systemic racism, particularly when it comes to resource allocation.This project focused on public school funding, reliant on local property taxes, creates structural imbalances that benefit affluent, predominantly white districts while underfunding minority schools. Additionally, these schools often face a shortage of certified, experienced teachers due to lower salaries, inadequate support, and challenging working conditions. Students in these under-resourced settings also lack access to advanced coursework, STEM programs, and essential learning materials, further widening the achievement gap. The product focuses on the redistribution of resources, creation of teacher pipelines, and strategic investment in school infrastructure and educational support systems through the creation of a handbook. By providing school districts with a comprehensive framework for change, the handbook aims to support systemic reform and promote educational equity.
ScholarWorks Citation
Parker, Van, "Disparities in Resource Allocation for Minority Students" (2025). Culminating Experience Projects. 579.
https://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/gradprojects/579
