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New poll shows Americans lack knowledge on school spending

Only 15 percent of respondents in a new national poll could estimate the correct range of per-pupil spending, which is about $11,000.

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Only 15 percent of respondents to a new national poll could estimate the correct range of per-pupil spending, which is about $11,000. About one in five of respondents to the poll thought schools spent $4,000 or less per student. (Forbes)

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