Well working for a school in one of the districts here in Colo Springs I see that MORE MONEY would do little for the kids because a large majority DON'T CARE about learning! They only want cell phones and cool clothes. Most think lunch is free and that A's are supposed to be given to them for showing up! They don't care if they are late and the parents blame the schools for all the trouble they get themselves into. The teachers are trying to teach and it does not take more computers and more Nachos for lunch if the kids could care less if there is welfare and food stamps out there for free? They all have dreams of "Getting a Job" and buying flashy toys to be cool. They need a swift kick in the ass instead of the ability to blame others for their problems.
More parent envolvment is whats needed but when they show up you see exactly where they get it from!!!!