The Department of Education was created in 1980 with the goal of improving education outcomes for American students. Over the years, it has received substantial federal funding, totaling $3 trillion in taxpayer dollars. Despite this investment, national test scores in reading have not shown the expected improvement. The article examines the gap between funding and performance, exploring potential reasons for the continued challenges in student achievement.
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, ...
