POLITICSTHE 74
Opinion: America’s Public Schools Are Pushing 50. It’s Time To Act Like It
The average American public school building is 49 years old, with over half requiring significant repairs or replacement. A $429 billion funding gap exists to modernize facilities, which are often outdated and lack adequate technology infrastructure, impacting student learning and teacher retention.
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