A landmark review reveals that decades of massive federal investment in education—totaling trillions of dollars—have failed to deliver meaningful improvements in student performance, as national test scores in reading and math remain stagnant or decline. Critics question whether the Department of Education’s approach has effectively addressed long-standing challenges in learning outcomes, despite its long-standing mission to enhance educational quality. The findings prompt a broader debate on how public funds are allocated and whether structural reforms could yield better results. The analysis offers a stark assessment of education policy’s impact since its inception.
The Department of Education was established in 1980 with the promise of improving education outcomes for America’s students. $3 trillion in taxpayer dollars later, national test scores in reading, ...
