Hold These Truths with Dan Crenshaw Eliminate the Department of Education? A Conversation with Dr. Beth Akers
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Feb 8, 2025 In this discussion, Dr. Beth Akers, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and author of "Making College Pay," dives into the potential elimination of the Department of Education. She explains its limited role in K-12 education and the implications for federal student loan programs. Topics include rising tuition costs, the impact of loan forgiveness, and the need for reforms to streamline student loan structures. Akers also advocates for opening Pell Grants to trade schools, emphasizing innovative educational pathways and school choice.
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DoEd's Role
- The Department of Education (DoEd) primarily administers federal education funding and programs, many of which predate its 1979 establishment.
- These programs encompass K-12 and higher education, with the latter focusing on financial aid like student loans.
DoEd Programs
- Student loan programs, Pell Grants, and accreditation fall under the DoEd's purview.
- A key question is whether all these programs truly belong within the DoEd or should be reallocated.
Impact of DoEd Elimination
- Eliminating the DoEd may not drastically change individual experiences, as programs might simply shift to other agencies.
- The main impact would be bureaucratic streamlining and a message of decentralization, though its actual effect is debatable.
