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Behind the Bastards
The Fragile State of American Education and Democracy
This chapter analyzes the historical and contemporary conservative challenges to the Department of Education in the U.S., examining debates around federal involvement and states' rights. It reflects on the implications of potential federal dismantling of educational structures for public education and democracy, linking current political dynamics to historical precedents. The discussion also addresses the growing concerns regarding the centralization of executive power and its impact on maintaining democratic values.
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