Saving Capitalism, by Robert Reich: on Education

Robert Reich: Achievement gap from richer districts spending twice as much

Most states do try to give more money to poor districts, but most also cut way back on their spending during the recession and haven't nearly made up for the cutbacks.

As we segregate by income into different communities, schools in lower-income areas have fewer resources than ever. The result is widening disparities in funding per pupil, to the direct disadvantage of poor kids.

The wealthiest, highest-spending districts are now providing about twice as much funding per student as the lowest spending districts.