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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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