The Disagreement Abolish the Department of Education?
Feb 20, 2025
In this enlightening discussion, Michelle Dimino, the Education Program Director at Third Way, and Neal McCluskey, Director of Cato’s Center for Educational Freedom, debate the controversial relevance of the Department of Education. They explore the balance between federal and state control in education, analyzing policies like No Child Left Behind. The conversation also tackles the implications of Title IX enforcement and whether civil rights oversight could shift to other agencies, raising questions about equity and student outcomes.
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Intro
00:00 • 4min
The Federal Role in Education Debates
04:18 • 11min
Federal vs. State Control in Education
15:32 • 10min
Balancing Education: Federal and State Roles
25:30 • 7min
Navigating Title IX and the DOE's Role
32:06 • 9min
Reconsidering the Department of Education's Functions
40:56 • 2min
Federal Involvement in Education
42:50 • 4min