Funding Boost Fails To Improve Kansas Test Scores
Throwing money at schools doesn't seem to educate kids
Students' ACT test scores released last week suggest more money doesn't improve performance.
The results, released by the state, come as school districts across Kansas on Wednesday will make their respective cases for funding increases.
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