Schools have to get money from somewhere

We all know how private schools get their funding, from tuition payments and donations. Private schools provide students with a great education. But, not all students are required to attend private school because not all students are entitled to a private education. However, every child is entitled to a free public school education. Every child getting a free education is great, but it leaves people wondering the age-old question of: "Who's gonna pay for that?"

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Here is a chart depicting where these public schools get their funding from. This funding mostly comes from property tax and sales tax, largely funded through state and local programs. Everything about that school from teacher/admin paychecks to the doors in front of the building are all funded through tax. Here is the problem we run into: If schools are run through property and income tax, then what about the schools in districts with a high poverty rate?
Many of these schools get funding from the sales tax of that county to help support the students. In reference to the chapter 9 slides, does the money really matter? While money is not everything in life, it sure makes it a lot easier. With money, school districts can provide more programs for their students, better technology, and a general better quality of facilities. It increases teacher salaries and allows a wider opportunity of benefits for these students.

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