Undergraduate Student-Researcher Commonwealth University of PA Frenchville, Pennsylvania, United States
Short Description: This study explores how budget allocations in 500 school districts across a state impact gifted education programs. With a focus on 3,287 public schools and 120 charter schools, the research aims to analyze regional differences in funding and its effect on gifted programming by examining at least 17 districts per region. Insights could drive advocacy for targeted education funding.
Learning Objectives:
Attendees will know about the wealth distribution gap between a state's gifted services.
Discover how study findings can guide advocacy for dedicated funding for gifted education, supporting equitable access, and influencing policymakers.
Learn how using qualitative interviews and quantitative surveys can analyze budget decisions and inform similar research in other states.
