THE LIVESTREAM - Trump Dissolves The Department of Education?
Mar 12, 2025
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The podcast critiques the current state of American education, labeling the Department of Education as a failure in promoting literacy and critical thinking. It advocates for a return to local control and biblical principles in education, highlighting the need for parental and community involvement. Discussions also delve into Trump's influence on educational policies and the historical Christian roots of American education. Concerns over the decline in civic education and the rise of radical ideologies in schools underscore the urgency for reform.
Christian education historically emphasized moral character and truth, significantly influencing Western civilization and shaping societal values.
Today's public education system faces criticism for low literacy and math scores, reflecting a shift towards ideological indoctrination rather than critical thinking.
The Department of Education's federal funding mechanisms create compliance-driven schools, often prioritizing mandates over meaningful educational outcomes and learning.
Advocating for family involvement and alternative education methods emerges as essential for fostering moral and spiritual development in children.
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The Historical Significance of Christian Education
Christian education has been foundational to Western civilization, as recognized by influential figures from the Puritans to the Founding Fathers. Historically, it extended beyond mere vocational training, focusing on moral character and the promotion of truth. Institutions like Harvard originally aimed to establish a robust understanding of God and ethics in their educational frameworks. Thus, education was intertwined with spiritual development and societal preservation.
Current State of Public Education
Today's public education system is often criticized for declining literacy and mathematics scores, alongside a reduction in civic knowledge. Educational policies seem to promote ideological indoctrination rather than critical thinking, focusing on topics like gender identity and grievance politics. This shift has produced a generation less equipped to engage with their cultural inheritance and more disconnected from their national identity. Calls for the abolishment of the Department of Education stress the need for a more accountable and effective education model.
Role of Federal Funding in Education
The Department of Education exerts significant influence over public schools primarily through federal funding mechanisms. While it provides a small percentage of overall school funding, it can condition these funds on compliance with various mandates, such as curriculum standards. This creates a system where schools risk losing vital financial support if they do not adhere to federal guidelines. The consequence is an educational structure that can prioritize compliance over genuine learning.
The Historical Impact of the Puritans
The Puritans were instrumental in establishing early educational requirements in American colonies, emphasizing the need to educate youth in the Christian faith. They created laws mandating education to counteract ignorance and ensure that children could read the Bible. This drive resulted in the establishment of schools, demonstrating an early commitment to literacy as a means of spiritual and societal advancement. Their approach reflects a deep understanding of education's role in shaping moral society.
Funding Versus Educational Outcomes
Despite a significant increase in educational spending since the 1960s, the outputs in American public education have not shown corresponding improvements. Statistics indicate that rising expenditure has not led to enhanced student performance, painting a concerning picture of educational efficacy. Critics argue that rather than investing more funds without accountability, a fundamental reevaluation of the existing systems is necessary. The argument is that it's not merely about the amount spent but how those funds are used to effect meaningful change.
Parental Involvement in Education
The degradation of family involvement in education has led to increased reliance on public schools as surrogate caregivers. Parents are urged to take responsibility for their children's education, advocating for homeschooling and alternative schooling methods. A model centered on family and community engagement is posited as a more effective pathway to ensuring children receive a better education. This proactive approach is framed as essential for preparing children not just academically but also morally and spiritually.
The Challenge of a Multi-faceted Education System
Addressing the current educational crisis requires a nuanced understanding of how various social, political, and economic factors intertwine. An effective solution is suggested to involve reshaping educational frameworks in accordance with historical Christian principles and local governance. This approach emphasizes local responsibility rather than federal oversight, advocating for families and communities to reclaim control. A movement towards decentralized educational authority is envisioned as a necessary step for sustainable improvement.
For centuries, Christian education stood as a pillar of Western civilization. The Puritans, the Reformers, the Founding Fathers—all understood that education was more than the transmission of knowledge. It was about forming souls, shaping virtue, and training minds to discern truth from falsehood. Harvard’s original mission statement put it plainly: "Let every Student be plainly instructed... to know God and Jesus Christ which is eternal life...and therefore to lay Christ in the bottome, as the only foundation of all sound knowledge and Learning." Education wasn’t only about making a living—it was preparing individual souls for earthly and heavenly good, and it was intended to preserve the soul of a nation.Fast-forward to today. America’s public schools are a dumpster fire. The federal Department of Education, founded in 1979 as a political payoff to the teachers' unions, has failed in every possible way. Literacy and math scores are plummeting. Civics education is nonexistent. And instead of teaching students how to think, the public school system indoctrinates them with radical gender ideology, racial grievance politics, and historical ignorance. We are producing a generation that cannot read, cannot reason, and does not love their own country.Donald Trump is right: the Department of Education needs to go. Not just defunded—not just restructured—but abolished. It has no constitutional mandate, no biblical legitimacy, and no moral authority to dictate what children should be taught. The only path forward is the one laid out by Scripture and history: parents taking responsibility, churches stepping up, and local communities reclaiming education from the clutches of federal bureaucrats.This episode is brought to you by our premier sponsors, Armored Republic and Reece Fund, as well as our Patreon members and donors. You can join our Patreon at patreon.com/rightresponseministries or you can donate at rightresponseministries.com/donate.Today, we’re going to expose the failures of the modern education system, trace the rich history of Christian education, and plot a course for the future. Because the answer is not more government intervention—it’s a return to biblical principles and local control. It’s time to take back education. Let’s get into it*MINISTRY SPONSORS:**Private Family Banking*How to Connect with Private Family Banking:1. FREE 20-MINUTE COURSE HERE: https://www.canva.com/design/DAF2TQVcA10/WrG1FmoJYp9o9oUcAwKUdA/view2. Send an email inquiry to chuck@privatefamilybanking.com3. Receive a FREE e-book entitled "How to Build Multi-Generational Wealth Outside of Wall Street and Avoid the Coming Banking Meltdown", by going to https://www.protectyourmoneynow.net4. Set up a FREE Private Family Banking Discovery call using this link: https://calendly.com/familybankingnow/30min5. For a Multi-Generational Wealth Planning Guide Book for only $4.99, use this link for my affiliate relationship with "Seven Generations Legacy": https://themoneyadvantage.idevaffiliate.com/13.html*Reece Fundhttps://www.reecefund.com/*Dominion: Wealth Strategists* is a full-service financial planning and wealth management firm dedicated to putting more money in the hands of the church. With an education focused approach, they will help you take dominion over your finances.https://reformed.money/
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