Wednesday, August 30, 2023

THE CONDITION OF EDUCATION 2023( A REPORT): FROM BAD TO MAGA OH MY!!

 

THE CONDITION OF EDUCATION 2023( A REPORT): FROM BAD TO MAGA OH MY!!

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, welcome to the Condition of Education 2023! Today, we're going to take a hilarious look at the state of education in America. So grab your pencils and paper (or your laptops and tablets) and let's dive in!

First up, we have the key indicators on all levels of education. And let me tell you, these indicators are more confusing than algebra! We've got numbers flying left and right, percentages that make no sense, and graphs that look like they were made by a kindergartner. But don't worry, folks, we've got Spotlight indicators to help us out. These in-depth analyses will shed some light on selected topics. And by "shed some light," I mean they'll make you want to pull your hair out.

Now, let's talk about labor force outcomes. Because nothing says "funny" like the job market! We've got unemployment rates, wage gaps, and job growth projections. It's like a game of Monopoly, but instead of passing go and collecting $200, you're stuck in a dead-end job with no hope of advancement. But hey, at least you can afford to buy a house on Baltic Avenue, right?

And let's not forget about international comparisons. Because what's more hilarious than comparing ourselves to other countries? We've got test scores, graduation rates, and education spending. It's like the Olympics, but instead of gold medals, we're competing for the title of "Most Mediocre Education System."

But wait, there's more! The Report on the Condition of Education is also available in PDF format. Because who doesn't love reading a 200-page report on their computer screen? This report highlights and synthesizes key findings from the Condition of Education. And by "highlights and synthesizes," I mean it condenses everything into a bunch of bullet points that still make no sense.

Now, let's preview a pending disaster: The Death and Life of the Great American School System (H/T Diane Ravitch). Because nothing screams "funny" like impending doom! According to Ravitch, our education system is in shambles. We've got standardized tests that don't measure anything, charter schools that siphon off public funding, and politicians who think they know more about education than actual educators. It's like a bad comedy sketch, but instead of laughing, you're crying.

So there you have it, folks. The Condition of Education 2023: a hilarious look at the state of education in America. We've got confusing indicators, depressing job prospects, mediocre international rankings, and impending doom. But hey, at least we can all laugh about it...right?

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Title: Condition of Education 2023
Description:The Condition of Education 2023 is a congressionally mandated annual report summarizing the latest data from NCES and other sources on education in the United States. This report is designed to help policymakers and the public monitor educational progress.
Online Availability:
Cover Date:August 2023
Web Release:May 24, 2023
Publication #:NCES 2023144REV
Center/Program:NCES
Authors:
Type of Product:Compendium
Survey/Program Areas:Annual Reports and Information Staff (Annual Reports)
Common Core of Data (CCD)
Current Population Survey, October (CPS)
Crime and Safety Surveys (CSS)
High School Longitudinal Study of 2009 (HSLS:09)
High School Transcript Studies (HST)
International Activities Program (IAP)
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)
National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS)
National Teacher and Principal Survey (NTPS)
Program for International Student Assessment (PISA)
Private School Survey (PSS)
School Pulse Panel (SPP)
Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS)
Questions:For questions about the content of this Compendium, please contact:
Veronique Irwin.


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