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.
Key Points
Low proficiency in reading among American students
Historic decline in student reading scores over three decades
Advocacy for block grants, school choice, and FAFSA reform to improve outcomes
Pros
Advocates for block grants and school choice
Highlights the decline in student reading proficiency to push for educational reform
Cons
Critiques the U.S. Department of Education for failing to close achievement gaps despite significant funding
Calls for a complete reset and removal of power from federal bureaucrats in education