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California's investment in underprivileged students has yet to pay off
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Jun 22, 2017
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California's investment in underprivileged students has yet to pay off
According to a new report from Calmatters, California's investment into low-income schools, there's little evidence to suggest that it's working.
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According to a new report from Calmatters, California's investment into low-income schools, there's little evidence to suggest that it's working.

Tens of BILLIONS of extra dollars, and nothing to show for it?

For the past five years, California has poured money into public schools, trying to improve education for under-priviledged students.

But there's not much evidence to suggest it's working.

A report from Calmatters shows the so-called achievement gap is only getting wider.

Jessica Calefati is the education reporter with Calmatters. She spoke with Take Two's A Martinez for more.