Cato Daily Podcast What's the Best Way to End the Department of Education?
Jan 24, 2025
Neil McCluskey, director of the Cato Institute's Center for Educational Freedom and an education policy expert, delves into the complexities of abolishing the Department of Education. He discusses the department's role in fund distribution and the misconceptions surrounding its removal. The conversation explores various strategies, legal implications, and public perceptions tied to the department's disbandment. McCluskey also highlights financial considerations and the constitutional debate over federal involvement in education.
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Department of Education's Role
- The Department of Education does not directly teach students.
- It primarily manages funds and acts as an intermediary for education-related finances.
Approaches to Ending the Department
- Representative Thomas Massie's bill aims to eliminate the Department of Education.
- Other proposals suggest transferring its responsibilities to different departments.
Political Challenges
- Many in Congress support abolishing the Department of Education.
- Public perception of the department's importance makes it politically challenging.