Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 2/12/25: Project 2025 Cheers Ed Department Destruction, Elon Betrays MAGA Working Class
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Feb 12, 2025 
Lindsay Burke, Director at the Center for Education Policy, and Saurabh Amari, a political analyst from UnHerd, delve into the controversial Project 2025 and its impact on education reform. They discuss the push to dismantle the Department of Education and how that might affect local schools. The implications of technology on learning outcomes, the funding paradox in education, and the challenges of existing federal structures are also scrutinized. Plus, they tackle Elon Musk's evolving relationship with the MAGA movement, exploring themes of betrayal and changing voter sentiments.
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Department of Education's Role
- The Department of Education doesn't directly run schools or pay teachers.
- It primarily distributes funds and mandates, often inefficiently.
IDEA Funding and Parental Control
- Block grant IDEA funding to states, allowing parents more control.
- This empowers parents to choose services best suited for their children's needs.
School Choice and ESAs
- Over half of US states offer school choice programs, mostly ESAs.
- Combining ESAs with portable IDEA funds could significantly benefit special needs students.