Despite what they say, public schools have plenty of funding

As we conclude National School Choice Week 2022, people around Washington state are about to hear a familiar refrain: Public schools need more money.

Official reports, however, show that isn’t true.

In a world of online misinformation and fact-checking, it’s more important than ever for the public to get an accurate picture.

Official figures show public schools in Washington state now receive record levels of funding, even as the system has fewer students.

Citations to these official figures are provided by the Center for Education Reform of the Washington Policy Center’s new study “Public Edu...