New York is spending $36,293 per public-school student as special interests rob the public blind

The Citizens Budget Commission report reveals that despite New York spending $36,293 per student, the results show only mediocre academic performance, ranking around 18th among states.

With a staggering $89 billion budget for schools in the upcoming fiscal year, the funding continues to increase without addressing declining enrollment and student performance issues.

Much of the increased funding is attributed to salary hikes and pension costs, while the failure of policymakers to address enrollment declines exacerbates the inefficiencies in spending.

Teachers unions significantly influence school spending decisions, resisting any attempts at cuts or consolidations, ultimately trapping students in underperforming schools instead of pushing for necessary reforms.

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