PBS NewsHour

Washington lawmakers to address education funding

Clip: Season 2015 | 4m 11s

The national debate over education quality is playing out in Washington state this week, where state leaders are set to begin addressing inequalities in public school funding next week. The meetings come on the heels of a state Supreme Court decision to impose a $100,000 fine per day to address K-12 school funding. Seattle Times reporter Joseph O'Sullivan joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss.

Aired: 08/14/15

Rating: NR

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