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Herb Morgan Alleges A3 Education Network Inflated Enrollments

8/21/2026

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Herb Morgan, U.S. candidate for California state controller, says billions spent on K-12 education have not improved outcomes.
California’s K-12 budget grew from $97 billion in 2019 to $151 billion, raising spending per student from $16,300 to $27,400.
Morgan alleges A3 Education Charter Network diverted $400 million by inflating enrollments.
Incumbent Controller Malia Cohen praised July oversight law; Mississippi spends $12,000 per student and scores higher on NAEP than California.

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Herb Morgan, U.S. candidate for California state controller, says billions spent on K-12 education have not improved outcomes.
California’s K-12 budget grew from $97 billion in 2019 to $151 billion, raising spending per student from $16,300 to $27,400.
Morgan alleges A3 Education Charter Network diverted $400 million by inflating enrollments.
Incumbent Controller Malia Cohen praised July oversight law; Mississippi spends $12,000 per student and scores higher on NAEP than California.