Matt Maddock, a Michigan state representative, posted several comments on his X (formerly Twitter) account on March 26, 2026, regarding education spending and school performance.
In one post at 12:57 a.m. UTC, Maddock wrote: “The second best thing to happen to America.”
Later that day at 2:15 a.m. UTC, he stated: “We spend 19,600 per student today. Private schools do it for half and have 3 times the performance.” In another post two minutes later at 2:17 a.m. UTC, Maddock added: “We spend $109 a day for every kid in public schools.”
Maddock’s comments reflect ongoing debates about public versus private school funding and educational outcomes in the United States. According to data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), average per-pupil expenditures in U.S. public elementary and secondary schools have risen over time; however, there is significant variation between states and districts. Research has also shown differences in academic achievement between public and private schools can be influenced by factors such as family income levels and selection bias.
