The Department of Education, established in 1980 with the stated goal of improving education outcomes for American students, has spent $3 trillion in taxpayer dollars over its history. A new piece examines whether that investment has translated into meaningful gains in national test scores in reading and other subjects. The article questions the department's track record against its original mission.
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, ...
