This is how the money for Baltimore City schools is spent

A common refrain from conservative media, angry taxpayers and some frustrated parents is that Baltimore City Public Schools spends more per student than almost anywhere — and has little to show for it. I, and countless teachers, educators and proud Baltimoreans have disputed this argument with facts that address the glaring inequality built into our education system. The school system uses a portion of its $1.2 billion annual budget to provide students and families with services that other parts of civil society have failed to provide.