Dive Brief:

• The Connecticut Coalition for Achievement Now organized a rally Wednesday in which thousands of protesters congregated in downtown New Haven to speak out against current achievement gaps seen between the state's rich and poor districts.
• The organization wants to see more funding for inner-city schools, as well as legislation that makes it easier for families to choose charter or magnet schools.
• According to U.S. Census data, Connecticut has some of the largest discrepancies when it comes to district funding.

Dive Insight:

A 2013 report by the Connecticut Coalition showed that low-income fourth graders performed as many as three grade levels behind their wealthier peers. Issues with funding discrepancies are seen beyond just Connecticut. In Philadelphia, lawsuits have sprung up around vast gaps in funding. According to Philly.com, the gap in per-pupil spending ranges from $9,800 to $28,400, depending on where a student lives.