Increase investment in education with transparent funding
Our reform agenda for pre-kindergarten through 12th grade is built on a simple premise: in exchange for new money, school districts must show where that money is spent and whether it's getting results - with consequences for failure and rewards
for success. My upcoming budget will include a new, transparent school funding formula that dramatically increases investment over the next four years throughout the state, targeting the investment where we need it most.
Source: State of the State Address
Jan 3, 2007
Public schools are struggling
Despite the heroic efforts of many people, New York State's public schools are struggling in their mission to provide the best possible education. Our state has a high school graduation rate of 58 percent, the third-worst in the country.
Source: Campaign website, www.spitzerpaterson.com, "Issues"
Nov 7, 2006
