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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Private Money in Public Schools

    The Santa Monica-Malibu School District may split in two because Santa Monica wants to spread private money around and Malibu wants to keep its contributions.

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    By Warren Olney • Nov 30, 2011 • 52m Listen

    Public education is under-funded in California, so wealthier PTA's raise private money to help individual schools. But that creates inequality, which is against the law. The Santa Monica-Malibu district may split in two because Santa Monica wants to spread private money around and Malibu wants to keep its contributions right where they come from. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, will Occupy Wall Street fizzle or flare?

    Banner image: Malibu High School

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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