But it is one more instance of the federal government sticking its nose where it does not belong. If education is funded by Washington, it will be controlled by Washington. First, there is no proof that spending more money on schools makes them better. According to studies, the attitudes of students and parents have a much bigger impact on school quality than spending does. Second, local school districts have to reform themselves.
Local people have to care enough to make sure that reforms take place.
Sending federal help to school districts that already waste their own resources is just throwing good money after bad. Third, and most important, Washington is not in a position to decide what is best for all American school kids. What is good for students in Little Falls, Minnesota, might not be best for students in Los Angeles. There are few issues more important to America's future than education. Democracy works only when voters are educated and informed.