
How Do You Shut Down the Department of Education? | Lindsey Burke
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The Birth of the Department of Education: Political Alliances and Controversies
This chapter explores the political motivations behind the establishment of the Department of Education during the Carter administration, emphasizing its ties to teachers' unions and campaign promises. It also discusses the immediate opposition from Reagan, highlighting the contentious debates surrounding the department's role in education policy.
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