The increased high expectations for student performance has led to greater pressures on school resources. While most families support the idea of quality schools for all students, adequate funding has not matched these high expectations. The vast majority of families are increasingly unable to vote in those additional resources due to a radical shift in the economy. The hyper-wealthy and most corporations pay disproportionately less in taxes, forcing schools to appeal to those citizens who earn less and who are taxed proportionately more. Educators need to understand these structural patterns as they struggle to fund their schools.