Adam Laats
Professor of education and history at Binghamton University. Author of "Mr. Lancaster's System: The Failed Reform That Created America's Public Schools."
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Jan 21, 2025 • 30min
What is the Department of Education?
Adam Laats, a Professor of Education and History at SUNY Binghamton, dives into the complex world of the U.S. Department of Education. He examines its creation and evolution, illuminating misconceptions about its role in school curricula. Laats discusses the political battles surrounding the department, including past efforts to dismantle it, and highlights pivotal moments like the 'A Nation at Risk' report. The conversation emphasizes ongoing debates about federal influence and future challenges within the education system.
Nov 20, 2023 • 24min
Moms for Liberty Tanked at the Polls. This Guy Called It.
Adam Laat, Professor of Education and History at Binghamton University, discusses the recent loss of ultra-conservative 'parental rights candidates' in school board elections. The podcast explores the historical context of the fight for conservative control of public schools, the messy state of America's school politics, and why conservative concern about public education is a recurring cycle.
