Week 2 Discussion – The Condition of Education: 2013

After completing this week’s readings, access the link below and read the report by the US Department of Education.

The Condition of Education: 2013 (US Department of Education – National Center for Education Statistics)

Figures 1, 2, and 3 from the report by the US Department of Education show that the greatest amount of money spent in 2009-2010 went to students, instruction, and salaries while NAEP scores in reading have not shown a measurable difference in 2011 from the scores in 2009.

Look at Chapter 3, page 91, Section: Finance

Indicator 20: Public School Revenue Sources – Elementary/Secondary Education

Indicator 21: Public School Expenditures

Scroll down to P. 102, Indicator 23: Reading Performance (NAEP shows that student achievement in reading performance for 2011 does not show a measurable difference from 2009). Math scores did improve, however.

You have been asked to address the school board about the disparity between expenditures and test scores.