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Test Prep vs Project-Based Learning CA Hidden Costs Revealed

California spends about $5,000 per student each year on test-prep programs, yet the return is a modest 3-point rise in ACT scores. In practice, that money often displaces teachers, supplies, and social-emotional supports, leaving students farther behind. Test Prep in California: Reality vs Promises When I first examined district