Education Reform in the United States

Betsy DeVos, a potential Trump pick for Secretary of Education, advocates for block grants, school choice, and FAFSA reform to improve student outcomes. The Nation’s Report Card shows low proficiency in reading among American students, with a historic decline in scores over three decades.

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.