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"There is nothing quite as wonderful as money, money, money, money, money."
Monty Python

►33 states spend more on each student than California

►Richer districts get up to $10,000 more per student.

►California districts spend on average of $8,074 ADA

What's holding you back from getting a good education? Share your own stories.

News & Views: Money Money Money

Mo’ Money, No Problems?
by gilliebean
Trying to wrap my brain around the school finance system is about as appealing as a monster truck rally.

Prison Spending vs. Education
by gilliebean
Should we spend more money on our state’s prisons or on our public universities?

Debate

"I’m Rich, B***h!"

Wouldn’t it be nice if we got paid to go school? Recent education initiatives have introduced incentive-based learning rewards to students. People think it sends the wrong message. What do you think? NY Times

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What Do You Think?

If you had $1 million to spend improving one aspect of your school, what would it be?

		Buildings and classrooms; it’d be nice not to worry about falling plaster or broken windows
		Books, computers and other learning materials; seriously, my history book still refers to the “Territory of Hawaii”
		Teachers; the ones we have now are sorely lacking in quality and quantity
		Safety; I need to know I have nothing to worry about except passing my classes
		Counseling and career services; there is no one I can ask for advice right now
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