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The State of Texas utilizes an apparent marred view of how it funds public schools.And it needs to change, School Superintendent David Ritchey told school board members Nov. 21 during their regular meeting.“We’re not just fighting for teachers’ raises, we’re fighting for school funding,” Ritchey said.Public schools are told to raise as much property taxes as they can. What they can’t raise, the state is suppose to step in with funding. For poor school districts, they aren’t getting the full funding they should receive from the state while wealthier school districts, capable of collecting more tax dollars, continue to get ...

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Lamesa Press-Reporter

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