Lindsey Burke

Lindsey Burke, Director of the Center for Education Policy at the Heritage Foundation and a noted expert in education policy, joins to discuss the divisive potential of winding down the Department of Education. She delves into its contentious beginnings, the stagnant student outcomes since its inception, and how federal funding shapes ideological narratives in schools. Burke argues that eliminating the department could empower local control and enhance educational freedom, sparking debate over the future of education in America.