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    89th
    wrote on 6 Feb 2025, 14:37 last edited by
    #10

    I'm not educated enough to really have an opinion, ironically. I do think a function by function analysis makes sense (and honestly is the only way it'll happen, if at all). Either way, it seems there can be a big improvement on learning standards, culture, and curriculum.

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      taiwan_girl
      wrote on 6 Feb 2025, 16:05 last edited by
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        Jolly
        wrote on 6 Feb 2025, 17:59 last edited by
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        Big whoop.

        Overall, it's about 10%. Keep the money in block grants, kill a lot of the rules which result in an army of paper shufflers at the local and state level, set some national goals and get out of the way.

        “Cry havoc and let slip the DOGE of war!”

        Those who cheered as J-6 American prisoners were locked in solitary for 18 months without trial, now suddenly fight tooth and nail for foreign terrorists’ "due process". — Buck Sexton

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        • J Jolly
          6 Feb 2025, 17:59

          Big whoop.

          Overall, it's about 10%. Keep the money in block grants, kill a lot of the rules which result in an army of paper shufflers at the local and state level, set some national goals and get out of the way.

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          taiwan_girl
          wrote on 7 Feb 2025, 02:22 last edited by
          #13

          @Jolly I dont disagree, but I dont know enough about that department to make any intelligent comments. (but I guess that has never stop me before 5555)

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          • T taiwan_girl
            7 Feb 2025, 02:22

            @Jolly I dont disagree, but I dont know enough about that department to make any intelligent comments. (but I guess that has never stop me before 5555)

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            LuFins Dad
            wrote on 7 Feb 2025, 10:32 last edited by
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            @taiwan_girl said in Department of Education:

            @Jolly I dont disagree, but I dont know enough about that department to make any intelligent comments. (but I guess that has never stop me anybody on the forum before 5555)

            FIFY

            The Brad

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            • L LuFins Dad
              7 Feb 2025, 10:32

              @taiwan_girl said in Department of Education:

              @Jolly I dont disagree, but I dont know enough about that department to make any intelligent comments. (but I guess that has never stop me anybody on the forum before 5555)

              FIFY

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              taiwan_girl
              wrote on 7 Feb 2025, 15:38 last edited by
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              @LuFins-Dad 😂 😂

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              • J Jolly
                6 Feb 2025, 17:59

                Big whoop.

                Overall, it's about 10%. Keep the money in block grants, kill a lot of the rules which result in an army of paper shufflers at the local and state level, set some national goals and get out of the way.

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                Mik
                wrote on 7 Feb 2025, 15:58 last edited by
                #16

                @Jolly said in Department of Education:

                Big whoop.

                Overall, it's about 10%. Keep the money in block grants, kill a lot of the rules which result in an army of paper shufflers at the local and state level, set some national goals and get out of the way.

                Completely agree. Get the federal tentacles out of the schools. Federal money is very much like the pusher giving you enough free dope to get you addicted. then the price goes up.

                “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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                  LuFins Dad
                  wrote on 7 Feb 2025, 20:13 last edited by
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                  Here’s the deal. You want education to improve? Have 50 departments trying different things rather than 1 dictating for everybody.

                  The Brad

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                    jon-nyc
                    wrote on 7 Feb 2025, 20:18 last edited by
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                    Im no expert but I think they backed off national standards. That was a W thing.

                    Only non-witches get due process.

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                      Jolly
                      wrote on 7 Feb 2025, 20:39 last edited by
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                      No Child Left Behind.

                      Sadly, some children aren't of normal intelligence. Inclusion slows things down.

                      “Cry havoc and let slip the DOGE of war!”

                      Those who cheered as J-6 American prisoners were locked in solitary for 18 months without trial, now suddenly fight tooth and nail for foreign terrorists’ "due process". — Buck Sexton

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                        Jolly
                        wrote on 7 Feb 2025, 20:51 last edited by
                        #20

                        Shut it down!

                        https://www.thefp.com/p/betsy-devos-shut-down-the-department-of-education-trump-elon

                        “Cry havoc and let slip the DOGE of war!”

                        Those who cheered as J-6 American prisoners were locked in solitary for 18 months without trial, now suddenly fight tooth and nail for foreign terrorists’ "due process". — Buck Sexton

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                        • J Jolly
                          7 Feb 2025, 20:39

                          No Child Left Behind.

                          Sadly, some children aren't of normal intelligence. Inclusion slows things down.

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                          Rich
                          wrote on 7 Feb 2025, 21:02 last edited by
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                          @Jolly said in Department of Education:

                          No Child Left Behind.

                          Sadly, some children aren't of normal intelligence. Inclusion slows things down.

                          At least around here, I believe it led to a number of kids getting designated as being special needs. Whether it was 'developmental delays' or thrown under the 'autism spectrum' umbrella, it was a way for school systems to not get penalized for having kids not hitting certain achievements.

                          So a kid who was borderline could end up spending half (or more) of his day in a room with students who were non-verbal. Instead of that kid getting the work needed to catch up to peers--they'd now have their own IEP, that would frequently take them down a few notches from their potential. Unless there were a couple very involved parents.

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                          • J Jolly
                            7 Feb 2025, 20:51

                            Shut it down!

                            https://www.thefp.com/p/betsy-devos-shut-down-the-department-of-education-trump-elon

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                            jon-nyc
                            wrote on 7 Feb 2025, 21:04 last edited by
                            #22

                            @Jolly

                            She makes the anti-grant case but you watch Trump will keep the grants.

                            Only non-witches get due process.

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                              Jolly
                              wrote on 7 Feb 2025, 21:10 last edited by
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                              At this point I'm not sure Trump knows exactly what he will do.

                              It's not like he's running for reelection...

                              “Cry havoc and let slip the DOGE of war!”

                              Those who cheered as J-6 American prisoners were locked in solitary for 18 months without trial, now suddenly fight tooth and nail for foreign terrorists’ "due process". — Buck Sexton

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                                jon-nyc
                                wrote on 7 Feb 2025, 21:13 last edited by jon-nyc 28 days from now
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                                The Department of Education does not run a single school. It does not employ any teachers in a single classroom. It doesn’t set academic standards or curriculum. It isn’t even the primary funder of education—quite the opposite. In most states, the federal government represents less than 10 percent of K–12 public education funding.

                                So what does it do? It shuffles money around; adds unnecessary requirements and political agendas via its grants; and then passes the buck when it comes time to assess if any of that adds value.

                                Trump will add unnecessary requirements reflecting a different political agenda would be my guess.

                                Only non-witches get due process.

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                                  Jolly
                                  wrote on 7 Feb 2025, 22:22 last edited by
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                                  Maybe. Maybe not.

                                  “Cry havoc and let slip the DOGE of war!”

                                  Those who cheered as J-6 American prisoners were locked in solitary for 18 months without trial, now suddenly fight tooth and nail for foreign terrorists’ "due process". — Buck Sexton

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                                    89th
                                    wrote on 6 Mar 2025, 14:20 last edited by
                                    #26

                                    Looks like the department's closure is imminent. What's funny is how common the search right now "what does the Dept of Education actually do?", which should tell you something about the department...

                                    Maybe the government should just be involved in facilitating an annual "state education department" conference where states share what is working well, compare scores, and provide advice for other states with new ideas.

                                    I also hope special needs students aren't hurt (maybe they are helped?) by this. Sure would be nice if Trump signed an EO specifically to support Americans with special needs... medicine (Medicaid), housing, and education. Obviously I'm biased because of my sister, but they are some of the most vulnerable citizens who through no fault of their own or their parents (most of the time) were dealt a really bad hand at life.

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                                      NobodySock
                                      wrote on 6 Mar 2025, 15:25 last edited by
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                                      has anyone given thought to what is said on the streets as to why Republicans want to abolish the DOE? To keep the American public less educated and more prone to believe the constant propaganda that they receive everyday?

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                                        Mik
                                        wrote on 6 Mar 2025, 15:36 last edited by
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                                        The best one can expect from federally controlled education is a uniform mediocrity. Excellence stems from smaller organizations being able to innovate without the constraining tentacles of federal and often state money. Shut the DOE down.

                                        “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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                                        • N NobodySock
                                          6 Mar 2025, 15:25

                                          has anyone given thought to what is said on the streets as to why Republicans want to abolish the DOE? To keep the American public less educated and more prone to believe the constant propaganda that they receive everyday?

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                                          Horace
                                          wrote on 6 Mar 2025, 15:37 last edited by
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                                          @NobodySock said in Department of Education:

                                          has anyone given thought to what is said on the streets as to why Republicans want to abolish the DOE? To keep the American public less educated and more prone to believe the constant propaganda that they receive everyday?

                                          word on the street is that formal education is dominated by purveyors of progressive propaganda and bad educational ideas in general. Word on the street is that the word on the street has more than a grain of truth to it.

                                          Education is extremely important.

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