"Throw more money at X, and X will improve" is a very American way of thinking. There are many more weak points in a complex system such as education than just

"Throw more money at X, and X will improve" is a very American way of thinking. There are many more weak points in a complex system such as education than just money. Some weaknesses can indeed be exacerbated by extra money. Giving, say, Acme University more money may well result in hiring of additional vice-provosts for lawn management, to the detriment of the students and faculty themselves.