of poverty (Education Trust, 2006). In this paper, I would like to discuss the severity of the funding gaps, the affect it has on children in poverty and also provide possible alternatives for funding.
Property Taxes and School Finance
Among the nation's school districts, annual funding per student can range from less than $4,000 to more than $15,000, and although the “typical” school district with 1,000 or more students receives roughly $5,000 per year for each student, affluent districts may receive…
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