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Researchers linked to the state itself warn of New York's off-the-charts school spending

The article from MSN discusses a report by the Empire Center for Public Policy, which highlights New York's extraordinarily high per-pupil spending on public education. According to the report, New York spends more than any other state, with an average of $26,571 per student in the 2021-22 school year, significantly above the national average of $14,840. Despite this high expenditure, the state's educational outcomes do not reflect a corresponding level of achievement, raising concerns about the efficiency and effectiveness of the spending. The report suggests that New York's spending is driven by high teacher salaries, benefits, and administrative costs, and it calls for a reevaluation of how these funds are allocated to improve educational outcomes. The researchers, linked to the state's own policy think tank, argue that while funding is crucial, the focus should also be on how the money is spent to ensure it translates into better educational results.

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