US EditionCalifornia Politicians Agree on School Money, but Poor Test Scores Need Attention
- California politicians have agreed on a school budget of $80.5 billion, which is $4.5 billion less than the current budget, according to Governor Gavin Newsom's latest budget proposal.
- The Public Policy Institute of California reported significant regression in basic skills, highlighting that fewer than half of students met state standards in English, and only about one-third did in math.
- Proficiency rates varied widely, with only 24% of Black students and 37% of Latino students meeting English standards, while Asian students had the highest rates at just above 70%.
- Despite increased spending on education, California's students continue to lag in proficiency compared to national norms.
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California politicians agree on school money, but poor test scores need attention
Historically, the annual process of writing a state budget has often stumbled over how much money California should spend on its public school system and its nearly 6 million students. However, as Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders negotiate a final budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year, dealing with a multi-billion-dollar deficit, they have only small disagreements on school finance. Both Newsom’s latest budget and the Legislature’s alterna…
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