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The Auron MacIntyre Show
Dismantling the Department of Education | Guest: Connor Boyack | 12/11/24
Dec 11, 2024
Connor Boyack, President of the Libertas Institute and author of the Tuttle Twins books, debates the prospects of dismantling the Department of Education. He critiques the DOE's impact on learning and advocates for local control and parental involvement in education. The discussion highlights options for school choice, addresses systemic failures exacerbated during the pandemic, and touts the benefits of decentralization. Boyack also explores how empowering families and communities could revitalize educational outcomes beyond government influence.
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- The Department of Education, criticized for its ineffective regulation, has failed to improve educational outcomes and may contribute to declining quality.
- Despite many Republican leaders advocating for its dismantling, the political and bureaucratic challenges make actual reform a difficult prospect.
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The Role of the Department of Education
The U.S. Department of Education, created in 1979, was initially intended to support educational policies but has been criticized for its ineffective approach. Its involvement has led to increased federal regulations and grant-making practices that have not yielded improved educational outcomes, with many arguing that it has contributed to a decline in the quality of education. Critics suggest the department engages in what they term 'legal bribes' by offering grants to schools that comply with federal mandates, leading to a disconnect between federal policies and locally-driven education needs. The general consensus among teachers and parents appears to be that the existence of the Department of Education does not benefit their children's education, highlighting the need for a reevaluation of its function and impact on learning standards.
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