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If all your friends were jumping off a bridge?

Daniela Fairchild
11.2.2010

On Oklahoma's ballot today, voters find eleven questions, one of which asks them whether per-pupil funding in the OK should be increased to match the expenditures of neighboring states.

With rampant budget shortfalls and long-term fiscal insecurity for schools, districts, and states, this just seems like a terrible idea.

So, Sooners, if all of your friends were jumping off a bridge, would you do it too?

UPDATE: The resounding answer is no?80% of Oklahomans voted against the increase.

?Daniela Fairchild

Daniela was the development manager and policy analyst for the Fordham Institute. Donning many hats at Fordham prior to this role, Daniela had worked as a research intern, research assistant, and interim new-media manager. She started her career as a teacher of students with emotional and behavioral disabilities, and as a high school rowing coach. Prior to joining forces with TBFI, Daniela was a Global Development…

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