The US Department of Education recently released national test scores for American 4th and 8th grade students in math and reading.  They call it the “Nation’s Report Card.” I call it a dismal failure, no better than a D. 

Only about a third of American 8th graders scored as proficient in reading and math, along with around 40% of fourth graders.  And despite massive expenditures and countless reform efforts, there was essentially no improvement over the scores reported in the last tests 4 years ago. It’s been almost a decade since there was significant growth in the scores.

The new Secretary of Education is advocating more parental choice through charter schools and vouchers.  In the face of these results, it would be hard to argue that it isn’t time to try something new.  As Albert Einstein said, “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.” 

The US Department of Education recently released national test scores for American 4th and 8th grade students in math and reading.&nbsp; They call it the &ldquo;Nation&rsquo;s Report Card.&rdquo; I call it a dismal failure, no better than a D.&nbsp;
Only about a third of American 8th graders scored as proficient in reading and math, along with around 40% of fourth graders.&nbsp; And despite massive expenditures and countless reform efforts, there was essentially no improvement over the scores reported in the last tests 4 years ago. It&rsquo;s been almost a decade since there was significant growth in the scores.
The new Secretary of Education is advocating more parental choice through charter schools and vouchers.&nbsp; In the face of these results, it would be hard to argue that it isn&rsquo;t time to try something new.&nbsp; As Albert Einstein said, &ldquo;Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.&rdquo;&nbsp;

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