A big part of that is the result of choices that Californians have made. We choose to be a high tax state, and we chose to invest heavily in higher education via the UC and CSU system. This has paid off, and California is reaping the benefits of a highly educated workforce.
I feel bad for Georgians, but they have chosen to have lower taxes and fewer services.
Don’t forget our community colleges, which are perhaps even more impactful. Even an average student can go to school and later transfer to a CSU or a UC. Beyond a standard 4 year degree, they also help with getting younger students ahead and older ones continuing their education.
Of course! My mom was a transfer director at a community college for many years... I saw how many people transformed their lives through community college.
It's not clear how the parent post blames this on "economic stratification" when siblings in highschool have the same economic status because of their parents.
His sister just went to a different better school.
I feel bad for Georgians, but they have chosen to have lower taxes and fewer services.