Trump's Education Agenda and Its Historical Roots

This chapter explores Donald Trump's administration's efforts to defund the Department of Education, emphasizing his belief in school choice and local control over education. It traces the historical context of the Department's formation and critiques from past administrations, such as Reagan's, while discussing the potential implications of shifting educational authority from federal to state levels. The segment also addresses the complex intertwining of public education with broader socio-political issues, including civil rights and recent legislative movements.