America’s Schools are Failing Students and Families – California Must Act Now

This article originally appeared in California Globe on April 3, 2024

Long-overdue accountability measures must be prioritized to address unprecedented failures in California schools.

A one-size-fits-all federal accountability model simply doesn’t work. After decades of schools failing across the country due to corrupt teachers’ unions and school administrators, state governments should be empowered to design their own systems to fit their state’s needs.

As a former public school teacher, I’ve witnessed firsthand the challenges plaguing our education system. Amid the ongoing radicalization of curriculum and alarming dropout rates in California, it’s evident that these schools are failing to provide the quality education students deserve. As the 2022-2023 school year commenced, the exodus of approximately 1.2 million students from public school districts nationwide underscores the urgency of addressing these issues...

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