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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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- Neal McCluskey argues for the abolition of the Department of Education, advocating that education has thrived without federal oversight for centuries.
- Michelle Dimino emphasizes the Department of Education's crucial role in managing federal funding and enforcing laws to ensure educational equity.
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The Debate Over the Department of Education
The discussion centers around whether the Department of Education (DOE) should be abolished, with differing opinions from experts in education policy. Neil McCluskey argues that the DOE is unnecessary and unconstitutional, stating that education has thrived for centuries without it and emphasizing that the federal government provides a minimal percentage of K-12 funding. He believes that education could continue without a dedicated cabinet-level department, suggesting that responsibilities could be managed within other governmental frameworks. In contrast, Michelle Domino advocates for maintaining the DOE as a crucial entity to manage federal funding, enforce laws, and collect educational data, emphasizing its role in supporting educational equity.
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