Sentences with phrase «decreasing public school spending»

Informed respondents were also more likely to support decreasing public school spending.

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Our recent national survey of American adults («What Americans Think about Their Schools,» features, Fall 2007) found that those who support increased spending on public schools in their district outnumber those who want spending to decrease by a five - to - one Schools,» features, Fall 2007) found that those who support increased spending on public schools in their district outnumber those who want spending to decrease by a five - to - one schools in their district outnumber those who want spending to decrease by a five - to - one margin.

At the same time, the amount of money the state spends on each public school student has decreased by about 4 percent, according to a memo released this week by the nonpartisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau at the request of Sen. Janet Bewley, D - Ashland.

North Carolina public school leaders say a legislative mandate to decrease class sizes in the early grades may have a devastating impact on school systems across the state, forcing districts to spend millions more hiring teachers or cut scores of positions for those teaching «specialty» subjects such as arts, music and physical education.

Two factors have exacerbated the funding squeeze on traditional public schools since 2010: The number of students has increased as the amount of money spent by the state decreased.

We need Philadelphia City Council to support a «People's Budget» and use these hearings to advocate for increased funding for our public school system and decreased spending on incarceration.