How Quebec funds disadvantaged schools — and why some say it can hurt kids in need

AI Briefing

• – Quebec's system of funding schools based on socioeconomic data is being re-examined due to concerns it can lead to a 'tokenistic' approach to addressing poverty and inequality.
• – Critics argue that the system can create a 'game of survival' where schools in more disadvantaged areas are forced to compete for limited resources.
• – The system has been in place for nearly 30 years and some say it can harm students who are already struggling to succeed in school.