A landmark review questions whether decades of massive federal investment in education has delivered on its core promise, as new data reveals stagnant or declining performance in key academic areas despite the allocation of trillions in taxpayer funds. Critics argue that despite the Department of Education’s long-standing mission to boost student achievement, national assessments show little meaningful progress in reading and math proficiency over time. The findings raise urgent questions about the effectiveness of current education policies and where future resources might best be directed. With public trust in education systems under scrutiny, the analysis could spark a broader debate over how to reform America’s approach to learning.
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, ...
