Education Reform in the United States

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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