Better Funding for Saginaw Inner-City Schools

Better Funding for Saginaw Inner-City Schools

Started
November 14, 2021
Petition to
Michigan State Legislature & Saginaw Board of Education
Signatures: 21Next Goal: 25
Support now

Why this petition matters

Started by Xemya Griffin

With the world in the current state that it is in, it is more important than ever for our youth and ourselves to be properly educated. Education and knowledge are two of the most important things to demonstrate not only for ourselves but for the communities we are a part of. Being educated helps us become better citizens, get better-paying jobs, and could also show the overall difference between good and bad. Education shows us the importance of demanding work and, at the same time, helps us grow and develop. Thus, shaping a better society. The township schools conclude that 49% of the students are proficient in reading and 36% are proficient in math, Saginaw public schools are 32% proficient in reading and only 25% proficient in math. Niche, the school ranking website, gives grades for systems of the schools of all areas. Saginaw Public Schools received a “C” in Academics “C+” in teachers and a “C-” in resources and facilities. Whereas Saginaw Township schools received a “B-” in Academics a “B” for teachers and a “B+” for college preparatory. What that data explains is that both schools could be better, however, one system suffers more than the other. The township is halfway proficient in reading and in the high thirty percentile for math proficiency. Whereas Saginaw public schools barely make it out of the 30 percentiles for both reading and math. This is why this petition is being made, so there's equal funding in both school districts and all Saginaw's youth have equal opportunity. 

Support now
Signatures: 21Next Goal: 25
Support now
Share this petition in person or use the QR code for your own material.Download QR Code

Decision Makers

  • Michigan State Legislature & Saginaw Board of Education