An entrenched aspect of racial disparity in public education in the US is its reliance on local property taxes, which make up an average of 36% of K-12 funding. In 42 states, there are 969 isolating borders, which EdBuild defines as a line demarcating school districts where one district is at least 25% whiter and spends more per student.
Harris, A. (2019, August 01). The Whiter, Richer School District Right Next Door. Retrieved August 3, 2019.
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