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Claim Text: Mr. Thurmond, an ally of teachers unions, has proposed legislation to change how California funds its schools — to base the formula on the number of students enrolled in a district, rather than the average daily attendance — but, at an estimated cost of more than $3 billion, it has stalled in the legislature.
Simplified Text: Tony Thurmond proposed legislation to change how California funds its schools to base the formula on the number of students enrolled in a district rather than the average daily attendance but it has stalled in the legislature
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Claim Maker: The author
Context Type: News Article
Context Details: { "cost": "More than $3 billion", "role": "State superintendent of public instruction", "person": "Tony Thurmond", "status": "Stalled in legislature", "legislation": "Proposed change to school funding formula" }
Subject Tags: Education Finance Political
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Created: February 15, 2026 at 2:47 PM (6 months ago)
Last Updated: February 15, 2026 at 2:47 PM (6 months ago)

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San Francisco Teachers Walk Out for the First Time Since 1979

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San Francisco teachers went on strike for the first time since 1979, closing schools for over 50,000 students. The strike, with no end date, centers on disagreements over raises and rising health care costs. Negotiations continue between the union and the school district.

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