With no national plan, how educators lead a learning revival for US students amid political neglect

The US faces a growing academic crisis as national political leaders from both parties have largely abandoned a focus on student learning. Once united behind reforms like No Child Left Behind, today’s leaders now emphasize ideological battles while reading scores plummet and college outcomes worsen. As reported by The New York Times, educators and local advocates are stepping in with evidence-based curricula and renewed emphasis on foundational learning, even as federal direction continues to fade.