US Education System's Billions-Worth of Investment Fails to Improve Student Outcomes, Despite Dan Goldhaber's Warnings

Published on 4.24.25

  The US education system has been under scrutiny in recent years, with concerns raised about the effectiveness of government policies aimed at improving student outcomes. Despite investing billions of dollars into the Department of Education, achievement levels have declined, according to data from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). This is a stark contrast to the administration's efforts to address defaulted student loans. Education researcher Dan Goldhaber has criticized the administration's approach to education policy, suggesting that the focus on debt collection may be misguided. He points out that investing in education is crucial for long-term economic growth and social mobility, but the current system seems to be failing students. The fact that a loan becomes delinquent after 90 days of missed payments and defaults after nine months highlights the need for more effective support systems for borrowers. The Education Department's efforts to address defaulted student loans are often at odds with the broader goal of improving educational outcomes. As Goldhaber notes, it is ironic that billions of dollars are being invested in debt collection while achievement levels continue to decline. This paradox underscores the complexity of the issue and the need for a more comprehensive approach to education policy.

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