The four major goals the U.S. Department of Education plans to address during the next five years are to 1. build a solid foundation for learning for all children, 2. Build a solid foundation for learning for all children. All children enter school ready to learn through receiving high-quality educational and developmentally appropriate preschool experiences.
Every child reads well and independently by the end of the third grade.
Every eighth-grader masters challenging mathematics, including the foundations of algebra and geometry. Middle schools and secondary schools help all students make successful transitions to college and careers. Every state has challenging standards and aligned assessments for all students in the core academic subjects. A talented and dedicated teacher is in every classroom in America. All schools are, safe, drug-free, in good repair, and not overcrowded.