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Rich Schools, Poor Schools and Cuts in State Funding
Governor Schwarzenegger's proposed cuts in school funding would exaggerate a problem that's already flouting state law: some schools get a lot more money than others. Also, Mayor Villaraigosa’s bare bones city budget.
By Warren Olney • • 30m ListenGovernor Schwarzenegger's proposed cuts in school funding would exaggerate a problem that's already flouting state law: some schools get a lot more money than others. We hear what that means in Palos Verdes and Whittier. Also, Mayor Villaraigosa’s bare bones city budget.
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2 storiesBudget Cutbacks Looming for LA City and County
For the first time, Los Angeles' city budget will top $7 billion, but that's not enough to continue services at their present levels. As expected, Mayor Villaraigosa says there will have to be cutbacks. Rick Orlov is City Hall Bureau Chief for the Daily News .
Read the story5 minParents Pony Up for Public Schools
California law requires that all kids have access to the same level of school spending . Of course they don't, but now the difference is being exaggerated by Governor Schwarzenegger's proposed cuts in funding for education.
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