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 funding, amounting to $3 trillion in taxpayer dollars. Despite this investment, national test scores in reading have remained a point of concern. The article examines how the department’s initiatives have impacted student performance.
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, ...
