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1. at least, public school systems aren't. yes, they don't spend enough on this, and spend too much on that, but they aren't small.
2. business model? start with sales and marketing. then you can raise your own budget when you put them as the primary focus.
3. citizen-scientists? we're all citizens of somewhere. how about just plain-old scientists?