Should the money from the education lotteries be divided equally in the schools?
By con1c2
@con1c2 (6)
United States
February 5, 2007 5:52pm CST
I live in NC, where the education lottery is still fairly new. I know the lottery has made millions and millions of dollars, but I haven't seen the result of this in the local schools yet. I would especially like to see these benefits at the beginning of the school year, so that maybe it wouldn't be so expensive for not only the basic supplies, but also for the extra stuff the schools ask for, like paper towels, hand wipes, etc. I was surprised to learn that the money isn't divided evenly between all the schools in the state. Certain areas get more than others.
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@Stringbean (1273)
• United States
6 Feb 07
Most states divide the money from lottery sources depending upon a number of things -- mainly the ecomic status of different areas. Some school districts have mostly kids that come from very poor homes and they may not even have the means to provide lunches for their kids to take to school. Giving that kind of a district more money makes sense because a free, or reduced price lunch can be provided to these kids.
Also, you will find that areas where the families are mostly poor will need more special education teachers to help these kids catch up to where they should be. The lottery money can pay for these teachers and the supplies they will need to do an effective job. It might also pay for health nurses to check these kids and see that they have proper vacinations, etc.
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@con1c2 (6)
• United States
6 Feb 07
I can understand how the money would be divided in a way that schools with more of a need would receive more funds. I do hope to at least see that it makes a difference locally. I occasionally buy lottery tickets as a fun way to support education. I know that even when I don't win a thing, the schools will still be helped with the proceeds.
