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Posted inEducation, News, School Finances, School Foundations, School Leadership, School Performance

School Equity Is About More Than Money – But Money Helps

Parent-fundraising groups funnel millions of dollars into San Diego Unified schools to pay for teachers and extra programs. Group leaders say the money isn’t a fair measure of student equity, but schools that get foundation money also tend to have more experienced teachers and more leverage to keep programs and faculty they want.