I used the verb “stupefying” to describe a long process in our nation’s schools that has produced several generations of Americans, dumbed down and resulting in more than half who are functionally illiterate, nor can do math, and, as a recent headline reported “Student’s Results in Social Studies Stagnate.”
“U.S. middle-school students’ performance on social studies didn’t improve much between 2010 and 2014, federal test scores released Wednesday (April 29) show, underscoring concerns about the uniformed citizenry and workforce.”
When it comes to U.S. history, the share of students scoring at or above proficiency last year was 18%, up one percentage point from 2010.
In other words, over 80% failed to have a grasp on the subject, critical to every citizen’s understanding of U.S. history, its Constitution, and governance...
Read it all and realize we've destroyed our nation's education system.
When it comes to U.S. history, the share of students scoring at or above proficiency last year was 18%, up one percentage point from 2010.
In other words, over 80% failed to have a grasp on the subject, critical to every citizen’s understanding of U.S. history, its Constitution, and governance...
Read it all and realize we've destroyed our nation's education system.
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