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December 01, 2005

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California Educators: What are you going to do with all of the cash?

From the Sac Bee:

School enrollment growth is now virtually flat statewide after years of rapid growth. The economy, meanwhile, continues to expand, producing higher tax revenues for the state. With a dedicated share of that new revenue reserved for public education, the schools will have more money to spend on the same number of students, meaning more dollars will be available for each.

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Assuming tax revenues continue to increase, and assuming enrollment stays flat, or at least continues to age demographically, California schools could be in for a windfall even if the Legislature STANDS PAT (oh... well, there is NO chance of that).

What do you think California will do with this money?

T


Comments

I'll believe it when I actually see the money. But if it does happen we should lower class sizes for all kids. Create intervention programs for all kids who are below grade level. Expand summer school. Increase vocational education. Pay teachers enough so they can actually live in the communities they teach.

Posted by: Arleigh Kidd at December 4, 2005 09:22 PM
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