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Failing public schools need higher standards, not more money

Nikole Hannah-Jones conveniently ignores the $121 billion in federal funding intentionally redistributed from high earners to poor school districts.

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Washington Examiner· Sep 25, 9:45 AMFailing public schools need higher standards, not more money

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