One of President Donald Trump’s core promises during his campaign was to address the federal bureaucracy, which has not only sunk our nation $36 trillion into debt but also tends to prioritize systems over outcomes. This is an urgent need across the federal government, but among the worst offenders has been the Department of Education.
The mission of this $268 billion agency is to promote “student achievement and preparation for global competition,” but in the decades since it was established by President Jimmy Carter, classroom performance has remained stagnant or declined.
It’s no wonder Trump has called for collaborating more with states — or even closing the federal agency entirely. It’s time for those closest to students and families to be given the reins.
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