A landmark review examines whether decades of massive federal investment in education has delivered on its core promise of raising student achievement. Despite spending trillions in taxpayer funds since the Department of Education’s creation, new data reveals stagnant—or even declining—national test scores in key subjects like reading and math. Critics question whether the current approach to education funding and policy is effectively addressing long-standing gaps in student performance. The findings spark debate over whether a fundamental shift in strategy is needed to meet the original goals of the department.
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, ...
