"A Nation at Risk"

"A Nation at Risk" is a landmark report released in 1983 by the National Commission on Excellence in Education. It highlighted serious concerns about the American education system, stating that many students were performing significantly below acceptable standards. The report argued that this educational decline posed a threat to the nation’s economy, security, and future. It called for greater accountability, higher standards, and improvements in teaching and learning to ensure that students could compete globally. The findings sparked debates and reforms in education policy across the United States, emphasizing the importance of education for national progress.