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In California, multiple factors are taken into account to decide the distribution of funds to certain public schools. The manner in which these funds are allocated is a true injustice to the students in the public school system. All students are given the opportunity to a free education, yet the value of that education differs greatly from school to school, even within city limits. The state of California bases much of its allocation of funds on local property taxes, test scores, and student attendance. A school in an area with lower average home value also receives fewer funds from the state government and therefore reduces the number of special programs that a school can offer, which can be detrimental to students of lower socio-economic backgrounds and disproportionately affects youth of color. Students in these areas may also score lower on standardized tests due to lack of funds, and may also be more likely to drop out of school if it does not seem to aid them in their future or do not receive the support they need to balance more struggles than receiving an education. All of these factors contribute to a vicious circle that exasperates the achievement gap, especially among minority groups and students of low socio-economic
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In 2006, the U.S. spent $10,267 per pupil on average, which was 41% more than other OEDC countries. It is true that the U.S. government spends more on average per pupil per year than other developed states, but the average amount does not signify to whom those funds are being allocated. Money spent on each student is not equally distributed and those students who need it most do not receive the necessary programs to combat social issues that they may encounter in their lives. Without addressing the social and systemic ills that communities face, the amount of money that the government invests will hold less …show more content…
These tests do not take into account a multitude of factors that affect performance on these tests. Native speakers of a language other than English may have difficulty performing well on a standardized test that is given only in English. Many times these students will be concentrated in one area or school that have English Second Language programs by the district but as a result of this concentration, students may not perform at a level deemed sufficient to the state or federal government. This many times leads to a school losing its accreditation and the subsequent shutting down of the
In 2006, the U.S. spent $10,267 per pupil on average, which was 41% more than other OEDC countries. It is true that the U.S. government spends more on average per pupil per year than other developed states, but the average amount does not signify to whom those funds are being allocated. Money spent on each student is not equally distributed and those students who need it most do not receive the necessary programs to combat social issues that they may encounter in their lives. Without addressing the social and systemic ills that communities face, the amount of money that the government invests will hold less …show more content…
These tests do not take into account a multitude of factors that affect performance on these tests. Native speakers of a language other than English may have difficulty performing well on a standardized test that is given only in English. Many times these students will be concentrated in one area or school that have English Second Language programs by the district but as a result of this concentration, students may not perform at a level deemed sufficient to the state or federal government. This many times leads to a school losing its accreditation and the subsequent shutting down of the