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Kalidurga

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2. But, high income zip codes do actually get more money for their schools.

Reply to saras (Reply #1)

Tue Apr 24, 2012, 08:39 PM

Apr 2012

In Minnesota 68% of school funding comes from the general fund. Yet, high income zip codes still get nearly 2x more money than low income zip codes. This practice was ruled unconstitutional (1971) and is unconstitutional per the Minnesota State constitution where education equality was codified into law. Yet, here it is in 2012 and it still goes on.

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Does Zip Code Really Matter? [View all] Modern School Apr 2012 OP

No surprise - there's no relationship between test scores and school quality. saras Apr 2012 #1

But, high income zip codes do actually get more money for their schools. Kalidurga Apr 2012 #2

At least in Wisconsin there is the referendum issue. Goblinmonger Apr 2012 #3

More money for schools doesn't equate to better learning outcomes for poor kids Modern School Apr 2012 #5

Yep - it's about money, and fairness. saras Apr 2012 #4