I was surprised to hear that failing, urban schools get substantially more money than their suburban counterparts. But it appears to be true where I live.
I live near a school district that is well-known for high quality education. The urban district nearby has 20% higher per-pupil spending and the quality of education is MUCH lower.
Check out https://oese.ed.gov/ppe/.
I live near a school district that is well-known for high quality education. The urban district nearby has 20% higher per-pupil spending and the quality of education is MUCH lower.