Reforming U.S. Education: Challenges and Implications

This chapter critically examines the challenges facing the U.S. education system, focusing on the misconceptions about the Department of Education and the need for public education reform. It discusses the impact of recent voting trends, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the complications arising from student loans and funding strategies. The chapter highlights growing concerns about the influence of wealth and religious interests on education, stressing the risks of prioritizing specific agendas over equitable access to quality education.