There isn't enough money. Your post illustrates that. There is a massive teacher shortage in this country and many districts like Detroit are getting a new crop of Teach for America teachers each year because the turnover is so high. If you have quality teachers with experience you have to keep them somehow and I imagine that is where that money is being redirected, versus some sort of greed as I believe you are inferring. There should be enough money to properly pay teachers AND have social workers on staff. Right now districts have to make decisions like the one you mentioned.
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