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Throughout the discussion, it was reiterated that the U.S. ranks poorly in educational performance globally despite spending the highest per pupil costs. Those advocating for change argue that states like Iowa and Indiana could perform as effectively as top-performing countries like Denmark and Norway if given the autonomy to manage their schools. Critics of the current structure claim that the national oversight is more of a hindrance than a help, as it fails to recognize the unique challenges different states face.