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One Year: 1986 | 2. The Ultimate Field Trip

Slow Burn

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The National Commission on Excellence in Education called America a nation at risk. American kids were incapable of solving math problems or writing essays. The commission called for an immediate increase in federal funding. Reagan wasn't having it and wanted to abolish the Department of Education.

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