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In 2024, the Education Data Initiative estimated that the US spends a total of just over $857bn on primary and secondary education - the equivalent of $17,280 per pupil.
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In 2024 the US spends a total of just over $857bn on primary and secondary education the equivalent of $17280 per pupil
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{
    "year": "2024",
    "amount": "$857bn",
    "per_pupil": "$17280"
}
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Education Finance
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February 15, 2026 at 5:19 PM (2 months ago)
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February 15, 2026 at 5:19 PM (2 months ago)

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Supreme Court Ruling Paves Way for Trump to Dismantle Education Department
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https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c79zxzj90nno

The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Trump administration's plan to lay off half of the Department of Education's workforce. This is a step towards Trump's goal of dismantling the department, which he has long sought to shrink. The department oversees student loans and funding for programs.

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