The article explores what education might look like if the U.S. Department of Education were eliminated by examining the period before its creation in 1979. It features insights from experts like Karen Hawley Miles, whose father was involved in education policy during the Carter administration. The piece discusses historical context and potential implications for federal involvement in schools.
Key Points
- Historical look at education before the 1979 establishment of the Department of Education
- Personal anecdote from 1977 involving a family move for education research under Carter
- Expert views on post-department scenarios and reduced federal role in K-12 education
Implications for Educational Freedom
Eliminating the Department of Education could reduce government overreach, enhancing state autonomy and parental rights in education decisions. This aligns with EFI’s advocacy for school choice, vouchers, and ESAs by shifting power away from federal bureaucracy toward local and family empowerment.
Source: What Will Life Be Like After the Education Department? Look at What Came Before