A landmark review examines whether decades of massive federal investment in education—totaling trillions of dollars—has delivered on its core mission of raising student achievement. Despite the unprecedented funding, new data reveals stagnant or declining performance in key subjects like reading and math, raising critical questions about the effectiveness of current policies. The analysis highlights persistent gaps in learning outcomes, prompting calls for a reassessment of how taxpayer resources are allocated. With education funding at historic levels, the findings could spark a national debate over priorities, accountability, and the future of public schooling.
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, ...
