The Fox News Rundown The Department Of Education. Should It Stay Or Should It Go?
Nov 27, 2024
Betsy DeVos, former U.S. Secretary of Education, passionately argues for the dissolution of the Department of Education, citing its obsolescence and the need for local control in education. She highlights the challenges surrounding Title IX and transgender athletics within this context. Peter Morici, a tariff expert, critiques the Trump administration's plan to impose tariffs, warning of inflation and strained relations with Canada and Mexico. Both guests examine the intersection of education policy and broader political issues, providing a thought-provoking dialogue.
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Department of Education's Failure
- The Department of Education has failed to close achievement gaps and has become increasingly left-leaning.
- It prioritizes adult issues over student needs, becoming a payoff to teachers' unions.
Empowering Local Education
- Defund the Department of Education bureaucracy and block grant funds to states or districts.
- Ideally, give funding directly to families for more control over student support, especially for disabilities.
Local Control over Education
- States should have more control over education funds, acting as laboratories of democracy.
- Students in different locations, like remote Alaska versus Miami, have vastly different needs, making a one-size-fits-all approach ineffective.