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SALT LAKE CITY — In this Sunday Edition: a closer look at the money we spend on every Utah students and where that money actually goes. Then, see how education innovation helps bridge the gap and how grass roots programs in Utah are helping students without costing taxpayers. Finally, Doug Wright takes a ride on the new airport TRAX line. He'll share his thoughts on how far transportation has come in this valley.
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Recently, state lawmakers passed a budget, and half of the funding went to one place: our public schools. Utah spends $6,452 dollars on every student — the lowest in the country, but by far, our biggest investment.
We wanted to know exactly where that money goes, and Associate Superintendent of Business Services Bruce Williams, who oversees finance for Utah schools, broke it down.
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Utah ranks last in the country for per student spending, so the state tries to use those dollars carefully, as we were discussing. That's also why we want to highlight efforts to help students that don't cost taxpayers and help bridge the gaps. One of those is KSL's Read Today Initiative. We pair students who need help with tutors so they can reach grade level in reading.
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Sunday, TRAX trains officially started taking passengers to Salt Lake International Airport. Now thousands of travelers will start their journeys on TRAX, but what's it like? KSL Newsradio Host Doug Wright rides the line and gives his opinion.
