The article discusses the multifaceted role of the federal government, emphasizing that besides military and healthcare functions, it primarily acts as a significant provider of information. This information informs various sectors, including business, public health, and education. However, recent cuts, particularly to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), threaten the quality and quantity of data available to public schools. With just three employees left, the NCES can no longer adequately support schools, leading to greater ignorance in educational practices across the nation.
It's inconceivable that three remaining caretaker employees could produce the data and analysis that NCES used to - meaning American public schools are going to be just a little bit more ignorant about how they're teaching.
Businesses use census data to decide where to open locations...Employers use labor and economic data to decide whether to expand or lay workers off.
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