The Brett Cooper Show It’s Time to Abolish the Department of Education — Here’s Why | Episode 4
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Feb 10, 2025 Dive into a compelling discussion about the potential abolition of the Department of Education. The conversation highlights rising costs versus stagnant academic outcomes, questioning the effectiveness of increased spending. Historical insights reveal the department's impact on educational governance and the influence of teachers' unions. With a strong call to empower local communities and parents, the talk advocates for shifting control back to the states. It's a thought-provoking analysis of a contentious issue reshaping the future of American education.
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Education Spending Outpaces Results
- The Department of Education's budget rose from $14 billion to $238 billion in 40 years with no improvement in education outcomes.
- Increased spending primarily benefits administrators and unions, not student learning, as shown by stagnant test scores.
Dept of Education's History and Impact
- Before 1979, education-related functions were dispersed among various offices that focused on data collection and local funding.
- Jimmy Carter's creation of the Department of Education consolidated federal educational authority and increased union power.
Teachers Unions’ Federal Power
- The Department of Education consolidation expanded teachers unions' representation and created a massive budget.
- Teachers unions exert substantial political pressure and influence over federal education policies.