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SPECIAL MM#372--Do We Need a Federal Dept. of Education?
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Could the future of American education hinge on historical insights and bold reforms?
Join us as we promise to unravel the complexities of federal education funding and the Department of Education's journey from its inception in 1867 to its establishment in 1980.
With a critical eye on the decline of teacher unions and the rise of alternatives such as charter and homeschooling, we chart a path forward for an educational system in need of urgent reform.
Key Points from the Episode:
- We scrutinize pivotal moments that shaped federal involvement in education, including the Cold War and the National Defense Education Act of 1958, underscoring education's role in national security.
- Explore the rise of teacher unions during the 1960s and 70s, examining their influence on collective bargaining, student learning, and significant strikes that reshaped the educational landscape.
- For history buffs, our discussion offers a compelling preview of our two-part series on the 16,000-Hour War, delving into these transformative events with depth and detail.
- As we transition to modern education reform, we challenge the status quo by examining the critiques posed by Thomas Sowell in "Inside the American Education System."
- We tackle contentious issues like teacher credentialing and tenure, which Sowell argues hinder teacher quality and accountability.
- Our exploration includes the potential of school choice, with examples like Oakland's Catholic schools offering cost-effective alternatives to public education.
- We confront the inefficiencies of federal oversight, arguing for increased local control and the necessity of active civic engagement in shaping educational policies.
Other resources:
LM#14--16,000 Hour War, part 1
LM#14--16,000 Hour War, part 2
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Could the future of American education hinge on historical insights and bold reforms?
Join us as we promise to unravel the complexities of federal education funding and the Department of Education's journey from its inception in 1867 to its establishment in 1980.
With a critical eye on the decline of teacher unions and the rise of alternatives such as charter and homeschooling, we chart a path forward for an educational system in need of urgent reform.
Key Points from the Episode:
- We scrutinize pivotal moments that shaped federal involvement in education, including the Cold War and the National Defense Education Act of 1958, underscoring education's role in national security.
- Explore the rise of teacher unions during the 1960s and 70s, examining their influence on collective bargaining, student learning, and significant strikes that reshaped the educational landscape.
- For history buffs, our discussion offers a compelling preview of our two-part series on the 16,000-Hour War, delving into these transformative events with depth and detail.
- As we transition to modern education reform, we challenge the status quo by examining the critiques posed by Thomas Sowell in "Inside the American Education System."
- We tackle contentious issues like teacher credentialing and tenure, which Sowell argues hinder teacher quality and accountability.
- Our exploration includes the potential of school choice, with examples like Oakland's Catholic schools offering cost-effective alternatives to public education.
- We confront the inefficiencies of federal oversight, arguing for increased local control and the necessity of active civic engagement in shaping educational policies.
Other resources:
LM#14--16,000 Hour War, part 1
LM#14--16,000 Hour War, part 2
Want to leave a review? Click here, and if we earned a five-star review from you **high five and knuckle bumps**, we appreciate it greatly, thank you so much!
Because we care what you think about what we think and our website, please email [email protected].