The Department of Education was created in 1980 with the goal of improving education outcomes for American students. Over the years, it has received $3 trillion in taxpayer dollars. Despite this investment, national test scores in reading have remained a concern. The article examines the department’s impact and the challenges it faces in raising educational standards.
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, ...
