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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High income families have more resources to put towards their children’s development, such as pre-school, after school activities, tutoring. The amount of time you spend with your child can give them a cognitive advantage. Low income parents have less time to read to their children, often can’t afford pre-school, and often have less stable home environments. Stress from poverty such as housing conditions or poor nutrition affect a child’s physical and cognitive development. This puts low income students at a massive disadvantage and it makes it harder to catch up.
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