U.S. Chamber of Commerce Grades States On Education
With a new and highly critical report card offering a business perspective on the effectiveness of state education systems, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce today weighed in with a prescription for more innovative, efficient, and better-performing schools.
Titled “Leaders and Laggards,” the chamber’s 84-page assessment gives letter grades to each state based on indicators related to student achievement, teacher quality, and school management. A “return on investment” grade rates states on student performance per dollars spent, controlled for poverty.
“This report reflects our premise that American education should be accountable, should be rigorous and innovative, and focus on student achievement,” said Arthur J. Rothkopf, a senior vice president at the chamber and the head...
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