Much of the routine trade and investment between China and America is entirely appropriate and in America’s interest. But inserting the Chinese Communist Party into America’s pay-to-play system and its economic development strategy isn’t just crossing a line. It’s a leap into an abyss of stupidity.
In addition to highlighting the low proficiency statistics, we should also talk about how many fall below even the “basic” level. In 2024, 40% of 4th graders were below basic. That is more shocking and damning than only 30% at proficient.
Want to see which districts are failing their students while raking in 25-30K/ student/ school year? Look for the ones whose long time superintendents are suddenly sliding out the side door with a fat pension as taxpayers are getting fed up with Marxist/ trans agendas, underperforming students and unqualified, DEI hire teachers and social workers.