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Legislation signed into law that provided for low-cost or free lunch to students.
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Created systems of accountability, raised standards, paved way for future legislation such as the Bilingual Education Act. Saw many failings, such as the NCLB Act.
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This report turned a critical eye to the nation's education, finding it needed large scale reforms.
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In a government report, student loan debt was found to hit $1 trillion in 2011. Ever since, it has only increased, casting doubt over the value of higher education, future employment, and the role of schools.
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Betsy DeVos is an advocate for school choice, giving an advantage to charter schools in Arizona and the nation.
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Although there are many unknowns, the Red for Ed movement gained national attention and a strong response. The full implications and potential improvements to education have yet to be realized, but the conversation and movement will continue.
