Michigan local public school districts spend more than $17 billion annually on K-12 education — an average of $11,500 per student. While these expenditures have decreased over the past 10 years, labor costs (specifically health insurance and pension payments) have increased. This has resulted in a decrease in the number of teachers, counselors and staff, which has reduced the quality of Michigan’s public education system. Three changes that would increase efficiency and improve educational outcomes for Michigan children include:
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