School Safety or School Spending? The Misplaced Priorities Hurting Students

America spends over $800 billion on defense but struggles to fund school safety—are we prioritizing the right things? In this episode of Solving America’s Problems, Jerremy and expert guests reveal how financial decisions impact student security, mental health programs, and teacher support. Are we investing in prevention—or just reacting to fear?Episode Timestamps00:00 – Introduction: The financial reality of school safety02:27 – Where is the money going? The hidden costs of education04:26 – Why teachers are leaving: Pay, retention, and burnout06:29 – Community and parental involvement in school safety10:25 – The role of ROTC and extracurricular activities11:42 – Implementing martial arts and discipline in schools14:55 – Mental and physical health—why they’re key to safety19:26 – Budget cuts and the long-term impact on schools24:26 – How school closures happen due to funding shortages27:26 – School funding incentives: More students, more money30:09 – Rethinking school funding and structure for the future🌍 Connect with us: Instagram | YouTube | X