Marcos Beltran

Research Coordinator, Whittier City Parents for Education

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Research Coordinator for the grassroots group Whittier City Parents for Education and godparent of a child in the Whittier City schools, he is earning a teaching credential

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California law requires that all kids have access to the same level of school spending .

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California law requires that all kids have access to the same level of school spending .

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