Education Reform and National Security
Former GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy discusses the national security risk of U.S. students falling behind in education and becoming dependent on China. He emphasizes the need for a cultural shift in the education system to promote excellence and American values.
Key Points
- 75% of eighth graders are not math proficient according to international standards
- Only 31% of fourth graders read at grade level in the U.S.
- President Trump supports school choice and aims to eliminate CRT and gender ideology in the classroom
Pros
- Highlighting the importance of improving education standards in the U.S.
- Advocating for merit-based pay for teachers and school choice for families
- Emphasizing the need to instill American virtues and a culture of achievement in students
Cons
- Blaming the 'woke left' for some of the educational challenges
- Potential oversimplification of the complex issues in the education system