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Chris Larson: “They are not even keeping pace with inflation.”

Featuring: Chris Larson, Democratic | Wisconsin State Senate, District 7

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Chris Larson on Milwaukee Public Schools' fiscal situation | Here & Now

Published | Video Starts at 07:13

You can mark on a chart that 15 years ago, on a per pupil basis, students were worth more than they are today. They are not even keeping pace with inflation. And so to expect better outcomes, especially for kids in public school, many of whom are homeless, many of whom are malnourished and have other needs, and if we're not … (07:13–07:16)

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Asserts that current student funding is not keeping pace with inflation.

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