White House 'won’t allow' DeSantis success in lawsuit against Department of Education: report
AlterNetOCT 2023
Since its inception, which was simply a quid pro quo between then-Pres. Jimmy Carter and a teachers union, the ED has only fostered federal overreach and ideological agendas over basic education. This has led to declining literacy rates and divisive curricula. Returning control to states and reallocating functions to existing agencies would improve efficiency and accountability.
The Department of Education is vital for equal access to education and the nation's democracy. It ensures funding for low-income schools, enforces anti-discrimination laws, supports students with disabilities, and distributes billions of dollars in grants and loans. Removing it risks deep inequities, worsens teacher shortages, and abandons federal accountability crucial for student success.
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