John Vallant, Director of the Brown Center on Education Policy at Brookings, joins the discussion on the possible future of the Department of Education under President-elect Trump. They explore the agency's essential functions, historical evolution, and budgetary implications. Vallant highlights the challenges surrounding the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and the potential impacts of shifting responsibilities away from federal oversight. The conversation also touches on changing educational policies, the rise of private school choice, and the complexities of equity in education.
