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    Why Government Money Can't Fix Poverty

    Should be titled "Why Government Money Can't Fix Schools."

    Since the last thread on education got so far off track on poverty and racism, I thought I'd try again, and provide evidence that that's BS. It's not about money.

    Youtube blurb: "By far, the largest initiative to combat poverty with government largess has been directed at Camden's public schools. New Jersey spends about 60% more on education per pupil than the national average according to 2012 census figures, or about $19,000 in 2013. In Camden, per pupil spending was more than $25,000 in 2013, making it one of the highest spending districts in the nation.

    "But all that extra money hasn’t changed the fact that Camden’s public schools are among in the worst in the nation, notorious for their abysmal test scores, the frequent occurrence of in-school violence, dilapidated buildings, and an on-time graduation rate of just 61 percent."

    At the 6:40 mark, they look at a successful charter school.





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    Yup, if money was the answer we would have the best K-12 education on earth.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Peter1469 View Post
    Yup, if money was the answer we would have the best K-12 education on earth.
    Poverty will not be eliminated by handing out money to the poor. They need to be motivated to earn their way out of poverty.

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    Handing out money disincentivizes.

    Step 1: Eliminate red tape from ownership of property and creating businesses.
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