Why did the federal government become increasingly involved in education in the 1990s and beyond?
a. The federal government was responding to concerns about the quality of public education.
b. By order of the Supreme Court, the federal government was required to assist states with improving educational performance.
c. The federal government was concerned that private schools outnumbered public schools.
d. The federal government wanted to support strong student performance in math and science.
Answer: a
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