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School Safety or School Spending? The Misplaced Priorities Hurting Students

America spends over $800 billion on defense but struggles to fund school safety—are we prioritizing the right things? In this episode of Solving America’s Problems, Jerremy and expert guests reveal how financial decisions impact student security, mental health programs, and teacher support. Are we investing in prevention—or just reacting to fear?

Episode Timestamps

00:00 – Introduction: The financial reality of school safety

02:27 – Where is the money going? The hidden costs of education

04:26 – Why teachers are leaving: Pay, retention, and burnout

06:29 – Community and parental involvement…

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