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It is important to normalize for purchasing power in these discussions, but yea the US spends a decent amount on education. The biggest problem imo is that the
by colinmhayes 5y ago
It is important to normalize for purchasing power in these discussions, but yea the US spends a decent amount on education. The biggest problem imo is that the money is all from local property taxes, which means the poor kids who need the most help get the least money.
- HideousKojima 5y agoParental involvement in the child's education is far more strongly correlated with educational attainment and success than school funding is. Abbott districts in New Jersey receive more funding per student than districts in the richest parts of the state, but the gap in their educational results has actually widened in spite of the funding: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abbott_district https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abbott_district
- colinmhayes 5y agoDefinitely true which is why I said poor kids need the most help. Doesn't mean funding doesn't matter though.