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Public School Spending Increasing Faster Than Test Scores, Report Finds
Edunomics Lab at Georgetown University says test scores in most states have decreased while school spending has spiked sharper than inflation
Public Schools in Australia’s Largest State on Track to Receive Full Government Funding
The federal government will contribute $777 million between 2025 and 2029, with the remaining amount covered by the state government.
Public School Funding Increases Not Leading to Improved Academic Outcomes
‘Very few allocations directly go to student achievement. A lot of funds are being directed to support buildings and improved renovations.’
