Why It’s Time To Abolish the Department of Education

01/02/2025 Jane L. Johnson

Created as a sop to the teachers‘ unions, the Department has presided over huge declines in student academic performances and has played a vital role in politicizing formal learning at all levels.

Original article: Why It’s Time To Abolish the Department of Education

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