Underfunding Northampton’s schools:

1. Reduces the earning potential of each graduating class by millions of dollars, shrinking the local economy.

2. Increases costs for police responses and social services, straining the city’s budget.

3. Limits opportunities for students to thrive, perpetuating cycles of poverty and inequity.

Read Karen Kauschen’s Guest Column here:

https://gazettenet.com./Letter-to-the-editor-58886453

January 14, 2025