Congress Questions Chicago Schools: $10 Billion Budget and Failing Test Scores

Members of Congress are raising serious questions about whether America's public schools are delivering results for students and taxpayers. During a House Education and Workforce Committee hearing, lawmakers examined declining reading and math proficiency rates, chronic absenteeism, rising education budgets, and the growing role of culture war issues inside classrooms. Chicago Public School leader testified before Congress while facing scrutiny over student achievement despite proposing a $10 billion budget. Lawmakers also debated gender ideology policies, Title IX concerns, and whether political battles are distracting schools from improving academic outcomes. Are taxpayers getting a return on their investment in public education? Watch the full report and decide for yourself. Topics Covered: • Chicago Public Schools • Education spending and taxpayer costs • Reading and math proficiency • NAEP test scores (National Assessment of Educational Progress) • Chronic absenteeism • Congressional education hearing • Gender ideology in schools • Title IX debate • Public school accountability • School budget transparency Subscribe for more reporting on economics, government spending, taxes, and the policies impacting your wallet. #Education #Taxpayer #PublicSchools #Congress #Economy