Herb Morgan, a candidate for California state controller, criticizes the state’s sharp increase in education spending, arguing that results for students have not kept pace. Morgan says California’s per-pupil spending has risen substantially over recent years while student performance, as reflected in test outcomes, remains weaker than in states that spend less.
Both outlets frame the issue as an “education paradox,” with Morgan pointing to a gap between spending levels and measurable academic results. Fox News adds specific figures to support the criticism, saying per-pupil spending increases from about $16,300 to $27,400 and noting that California’s test performance lags behind states spending roughly half as much. The New York Post focuses more generally on Morgan’s characterization of the mismatch between investment and outcomes, without emphasizing additional details beyond the core claim.
