This article claims there are 15 definable reasons why public education is in decline in the USA. Do you agree (we don't believe this is an accurate list but it's a place to start. Here's a link to the original article: 15 Failures of U.S. Public Education in 2025 Introduction American public education is at a crossroads. Once hailed as a global standard, the system today faces deep, structural problems that undermine its ability to deliver on its promise of equity and opportunity. From worsening academic performance to chronic underfunding, the failures of the American public education system are not isolated issues but interconnected challenges. In 2025, the stakes have never been … [Read more...]
Aussie Students Spend The Most Time In School, Polish Kids The Least
Ever wonder how much time kids spend in school...by country? Today's article sheds some light on the topic. From ZeroHedge and Tyler Deerdan. Students in OECD countries and economies receive an average of 7,604 hours of compulsory instruction during their primary and lower secondary education. However, as Statista's Anna Fleck shows in the chart below, a wide gap exists between countries, with students in Poland receiving an average of just 5,304 hours, compared to Australia where children must attend nearly double that at 11,000 hours. You will find more infographics at Statista In the United States, children spend 8,917 hours on average in compulsory classes across … [Read more...]
Teachers’ Unions Bent the Education Dept. to Their Will—Shut It Down To Throttle Their Power
The Heritage Foundation shares this article with us (although the original was published in The New York Post). Teachers’ Unions Bent the Education Dept. to Their Will—Shut It Down To Throttle Their Power | The Heritage Foundation Key Takeaways No matter how many staffers are hired, achievement gaps remain. Test scores in math and reading today are at or near historic lows. Closing the Education Department will help to end federal grant awards for union-favored projects such as “diversity, equity, and inclusion” teacher training. It’s time to focus our education efforts on what will truly help America’s kids—not on what will line union leaders’ … [Read more...]