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Modern School

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5. More money for schools doesn't equate to better learning outcomes for poor kids

Reply to Kalidurga (Reply #2)

Thu Apr 26, 2012, 11:50 PM

Apr 2012

It is true that wealthier zipcodes often get greater funding, through higher property tax revenues and through donations. However, what really boosts their test scores are the years of privilege that their affluent students have enjoyed. Simply plopping a few poor kids into one of these schools won't make most of them suddenly start testing well.

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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