California Education Spending Fails to Improve Student Reading Scores

California Governor Gavin Newsom touted a 66% increase in per-student education spending since taking office, yet state reading scores show the massive cash infusion has done little to improve literacy. This disconnect highlights the inefficiency of current funding models and suggests that money alone cannot solve educational challenges without structural reform. The broader implication is a growing public skepticism toward government spending on education when tangible academic outcomes remain stagnant.