What a concept! Demand results for dollars spent in education? Given the power of teachers unions, and the progressive socialist Democrats in our government controlling student loans, little wonder pubic education is a failure.
Little wonder all federal mandates that are now broke are not even being discussed as a way out of our economic free fall. The voters that decided these federal programs have to been untouched have to take responsibility for their failure? This will not happen.
Increases in Education Spending Do Not Result in Higher Academic Performance
Source: Sally Lovejoy, "Increases in Education Spending Do Not Result in Higher Academic Performance," American Action Forum, November 29, 2012.
December 12, 2012
As discretionary spending cuts enter the fiscal cliff discussion, many have come out against slashing funds for education. The entire educational establishment, including powerful teacher unions, has lobbied to prevent cuts to education. Even President Obama has argued in favor of investing more in education, says Sally Lovejoy, an education expert at the American Action Forum.
However, lawmakers need to look at the fact that student achievement has not increased despite the increase in dollars that have been pumped into state and federal education programs. It is true that investment in education is an investment in the future of the economy, but changes need to be made to current policies.
•Federal spending has increased for elementary and secondary education programs, especially Title I for disadvantaged students.
•However, two-thirds of students still can't read or solve mathematical problems at grade level.
•The government has increased the amount of Pell grants despite having a $5.7 billion budget shortfall this year.
•But nearly 40 percent to 50 percent of Pell grant recipients fail to acquire a college degree.
Discussions over the fiscal cliff should include talks about linking educational spending to academic results. Not only will this eliminate waste, it will also encourage schools to improve educational standards. Some proposals include:
•Give bonus payments to schools that narrow achievement gaps and increase academic gains among minority students.
•Withhold Title I funds if academic gains are not made among disadvantaged students.
•Force students that receive Pell grants to repay the government if they do not complete the academic year in which the grant was received.
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One hundred million American adults cannot pass the simple reading tests given to twelve year old kids born in Utah. The state also has the lowest rate of opiate use in the nation which results in less brain damage and smarter children. The shocking amount of illiterates in America might be caused by the heavy use of opiates, instead of hiring expensive teachers, it would be cheaper and more effective to train opiate sniffing dogs that will labor 24/7 for a can of chow.
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