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Test Scores Take Another Dive As Schools Pocket $Billions

 Another year has brought another disappointing National School Report Card, which evaluates the performance of American students. Test scores have not improved post-COVID shutdowns and continue to decline, indicating a severe educational crisis. The immense federal funding given to schools during the pandemic has not translated into better student outcomes, while primarily benefiting teacher unions instead.

The average reading scores for 8th graders fell from 263 in 2019 to 258 in 2024, erasing over three decades of progress. Math scores have remained stagnant and are still lower than those from five years ago. Equity among students is deteriorating, with lower-performing students receiving less support while those at the top improve slightly, a trend that has persisted since the Obama administration loosened No Child Left Behind regulations.

Concerns about the impact of these educational declines are serious, with predictions indicating current students could suffer a significant loss in lifetime earnings. Estimates suggest a cumulative income loss of up to $2 trillion for American children, which could severely hinder the U. S. economy.

To address these issues, it is vital to recognize that the real problems stem from ineffective school administrators and powerful teachers' unions, which have transformed public education into platforms of ideological messaging rather than centers of learning. The COVID shutdowns only worsened the situation, with many children receiving poor-quality online education.

Despite the allocation of $190 billion in federal relief funds, educational outcomes have further declined, with more resources seemingly enhancing the power of ineffective administrators. The decline in student enrollment in public schools highlights parents' dissatisfaction, even as the number of teachers and administrators has grown substantially.

The Education Department has not effectively solved these problems despite its significant budget. Historically, the U. S. excelled in innovation and economic growth without a federal education department. The current system is seen as mismanaged, prioritizing funding distribution over improving educational outcomes.

Reforming education should prioritize local community interests and parental authority over the demands of teachers and administrators. This could be achieved through the expansion of charter schools, Education Savings Accounts, vouchers, and increased school choice, thus allowing parents to select the right educational options for their children.

Recent efforts in Congress to enhance school choice are promising and could steer public schools away from bureaucratic restrictions and biased ideologies. Additionally, the Education Department has begun to roll back diversity, equity, and inclusion policies, marking a possible shift towards a more effective educational framework.

Continuing these reforms is crucial; the future of America's education and, consequently, the nation's prosperity hinges on improved school quality. It is essential to avoid leaving such a valuable resource in the control of failing teacher unions and ineffective administrators.

https://issuesinsights.com/2025/01/31/test-scores-take-another-dive-will-anyone-be-held-accountable/

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