With everything going on in our nation (USA) and around the world, this question has come up many times: How come public schools in poorer neighborhoods aren’t as good as public schools in affluent neighborhoods?
Many people have been telling me that some states, like CA, have a general fund for public schools where they collect tax money and distribute it amongst schools evenly. Whether that fund exists or not, how come, for example, LAUSD schools in Crenshaw, CA are worse than schools in more affluent neighborhoods of Los Angeles.
I am having trouble finding articles or even understanding about this. I was hoping someone with more understanding can explain.
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In affluent areas:
* schools have a greater tax base to draw upon
* schools can rely on “voluntary” fees
* students are less likely to face crime, violence, drugs, or hunger
* students are less like to need to work to help support themselves or their families
* students are more likely to be exposed to educated role models
* student see a future involving higher education
* parents are able to provide greater educational resources
* parents are able to provide a stable home
* parents are more likely to value education
* parents are more likely to be educated and able to assist with school work
* parents are more likely to be able to volunteer in school activities
* parents are more likely to help fund college
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