The Department of Education was created in 1980 with the goal of improving education outcomes for American students. Over the years, the agency has received about $3 trillion in taxpayer dollars. Despite this investment, national test scores in reading have remained a concern, prompting ongoing discussions about the effectiveness of federal education policy.
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, ...
