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Prop. 88: No bang for the new tax buck
Submitted by Lance T. Izumi, J.D. on 10.25.2006
SAN FRANCISCO - Proposition 88, the Classroom Learning and Accountability Act on the Nov. 7 ballot, aims to benefit California’s low-performing public school system. The measure is virtually guaranteed to fail and is a horrendous idea for many reasons.
Money not the answer
Submitted by Staff Report on 10.24.2006
In this year's California gubernatorial campaign, incumbent Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, a Republican, is boasting that he's increased spending on K-12 education to record levels. His opponent, Democrat Phil Angelides, counters that even more must be spent on education, paid for with higher taxes.
New PRI Pamphlet Exposes Proposition 88's Flaws Initiative Virtually Guarantees Failure to Improve Student Achievement
Submitted on 10.10.2006
Prop. 88: Good Solution For Schools? Parcel Tax Would Go To Underfunded Schools
Submitted on 10.10.2006
It's called a smart investment for California schools -- an estimated $500 million a year through Proposition 88. The money would come from a parcel tax. Almost all homeowners would pay $50 a year. But opponents argue it would not be a good solution to funding schools.
Prop. 88: Good Solution For Schools? Parcel Tax Would Go To Underfunded Schools
Submitted by Lyanne Melendez on 10.10.2006
It's called a smart investment for California schools -- an estimated $500 million a year through Proposition 88. The money would come from a parcel tax. Almost all homeowners would pay $50 a year. But opponents argue it would not be a good solution to funding schools.
Small classes don't raise achievement
Submitted by Joanne Jacobs on 10.8.2006
Reducing class size is a waste of money, argue Lance Izumi and Rachel Chaney of the Pacific Research Institute.
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