A landmark review reveals that decades of massive federal investment in education—totaling trillions of dollars—have failed to deliver measurable gains 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 achieved its core mission of boosting academic outcomes, while supporters argue systemic challenges demand sustained funding. The findings underscore a long-standing debate over how best to allocate taxpayer resources to transform public schools. The analysis comes amid growing scrutiny of education policy effectiveness.
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, ...
