Foundations of Learning

Trump wants to end the Department of Education


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In this episode, we dive deep into the role and function of school boards. What are they, why were they created, and are they fulfilling their intended mission?

I share my personal perspective on the value of school boards, acknowledging that this is a complex issue with no easy answers. I encourage you to share your thoughts and opinions on this topic. Let's have a respectful and thoughtful discussion about the future of education!

Resources I discuss in the podcast: https://www2.ed.gov/about/overview/focus/what.html

https://www.nasbe.org/about-state-boards-of-education/

https://www2.ed.gov/about/overview/focus/what_pg2.html#howdoesitgetanybetterthanthis https://nces.ed.gov/fastfacts/display.asp?id=38

https://thencbla.org/literacy-resources/statistics/#:~:text=About%20one%2Dthird%20of%20students,scores%20over%20this%20same%20period.

https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/2572941/test-scores-have-barely-risen-since-1970-despite-245-spending-increase/

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-push-dismantle-education-department-gets-momentum-house-gop

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Foundations of LearningBy Shali Flint