Taxes are not enough
There is a common misconception that State and local property taxes provide enough funding for an exceptional education. Unfortunately, this is not the case.
- Prop 13 drastically altered the amount of property taxes available to public schools, leaving massive financial gaps in funding
- Funding provided by PTAs (Parent Teacher Associations) and local Education Foundations helps to bridge those gaps
PTAs ≠ Foundations
The difference between PTAs and Education Foundations
PTAs Fund:
- Field Trips
- School site community events
Education Foundations Fund:
- Teacher salaries and stipends
- In-school and afterschool curriculum and supports (e.g. STEAM, music, arts)
- Teacher Professional development
See What We Fund
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