Underfunded

Where Do We Go From Here?

December 22nd, 2021  |  38 mins 39 secs

Now that the trial is underway, one big question remains: What happens now?

How We Got Here: From No Child Left Behind To... ?

October 20th, 2021  |  37 mins 59 secs

On today's episode, we look at how PA's public schools have come to the impasse they're in now, at the hand of shifting political priorities over the past handful of governors and presidents.

Episode 4: A Brief History of Underfunding, 1840-2001

June 18th, 2021  |  31 mins 58 secs

History buffs take note!

Episode 3: Underfunding Everywhere: Ambridge, Slippery Rock, Duquesne, & Beyond (Part 2 of 2)

May 20th, 2021  |  23 mins 32 secs

On today’s episode, we continue our “road trip” across PA to look at underfunding’s effects in our more rural communities.

Episode 2: Episode 2: Underfunding Everywhere: Allentown & Erie (Part 1 of 2)

May 7th, 2021  |  21 mins 55 secs

This week, we begin a two-part road trip around PA, checking in across the state to hear stories from superintendents and students alike, visiting cities, small towns, rural areas, and everything in between. On today’s episode, we take a look at what’s going on in Allentown and Erie.

Episode 1: The Hunger Games

April 22nd, 2021  |  24 mins

education, politics

In episode one of Underfunded, hosted by education journalists Melanie Bavaria and Meg St-Esprit, we take a look at what it's really like on the ground right now, for teachers, kids and communities.

Trailer

April 1st, 2021  |  2 mins 18 secs

Inside The Fight To Fairly Fund Public Schools In Pennsylvania.