That means these kids can't identify basic literary elements in a text. In math, the gap between high and low performing students is the widest it's ever been. The Department of Education was originally created to collect education data and advise state and local organizations on best practices. But it's really become a place until you came into the picture where it was a top down direction giving program. I like the approach that you're taking in returning it back to the states. (02:37–02:45)
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Asserts the original purpose of the Department of Education was data collection and advisory roles.
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