The Facts
K-12 Education in the US is
generally FAILING most students.
The “global curve
is rising”
(those darn Chinese!)
The “Achievement Gap” is
socio-economic. (suburb vs. city)
Money has not helped.(Real pp
spending quadrupled since 1960)
Previous reforms have not helped. (NCLB was a disaster!)
Conclusion: Something must be done!
Solution
Change everything (standards,
curriculum, teaching, testing)
Subject all students to the changes.