Reason Foundation
Public Education
Student achievement declines despite rising graduation rates

(The Center Square) – High school graduation rates have increased while student achievement across K-12 public schools has declined, raising concerns among education experts about academic standards and long-term readiness. Read More

April 15, 2026
Public Education
Study: K-12 public spending nears $1 trillion in US

Despite a decline in enrollment, California is among eight states that spend the most per student Read More

November 24, 2025
Public Education
Report: Millions in school funding goes where kids were, not where they are now

(The Center Square) – Missouri and Oklahoma should adjust school funding when enrollments drop instead of allocating amounts based on policies using previous numbers, according to a report by the… Read More

June 28, 2024