Debate Over U.S. Education Policy

President Trump is seeking to diminish and dissolve the U.S. Education Department, sparking disagreement between Democrats and Republicans on the nation's education policies. Key issues include funding, student learning, teaching core skills, and diversity in schools.

Impact of COVID-19 on Student Achievement in Math and Reading

New data from the Nation's Report Card shows that while some progress has been made in math scores for fourth and eighth graders after the disruptions caused by COVID-19, most students are still performing below pre-pandemic levels. The pandemic worsened existing struggles in student achievement that began before COVID-19, raising concerns about the effectiveness of current education policies and practices.