People are saying education reform hasn’t worked. Don’t believe them.

Lately, a lot of people in Washington are saying that education reform hasn’t worked very well. Don’t believe it.

Since 1971, fourth-grade reading and math scores are up 13 points and 25 points, respectively. Eighth-grade reading and math scores are up eight points and 19 points, respectively. Every 10 points equates to about a year of learning, and much of the gains have been driven by students of color.

By Arne Duncan

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/people-are-saying-education-reform-hasnt-worked-dont-believe-them/2018/04/01/6fddf5b0-3399-11e8-8bdd-cdb33a5eef83_story.html?utm_term=.0c9f6d1cd9b3