A landmark review examines whether decades of massive federal investment in education has delivered on its core mission. After pouring trillions into public schools, new data reveals stagnant—or even declining—reading and math performance among students, raising urgent questions about accountability and spending efficiency. Critics argue the system has failed to meet its foundational goals, while supporters point to broader challenges in measuring progress. The analysis offers a critical look at how education policy has evolved since the Department of Education’s creation.
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, ...
