How Prop 13 widened the wealth and education gap in California
California voters passed Proposition 13 in 1978 in response to rising property taxes. A new analysis concludes that Prop 13 has contributed to a widening wealth gap, a severe housing shortage and — for decades — inadequate funding for public schools. On
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Show Notes
California voters passed Proposition 13 in 1978 in response to rising property taxes. A new analysis concludes that Prop 13 has contributed to a widening wealth gap, a severe housing shortage and — for decades — inadequate funding for public schools.
On this episode, we discuss the legacy of Prop 13 and possible paths forward.
Guests:
- María Echaveste, President and CEO, Opportunity Institute
- John Fensterwald, Editor-at-large, EdSource
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Education Beat is a weekly podcast hosted by EdSource’s Zaidee Stavely and produced by Coby McDonald.