Since its creation in May 1980, the Left has demanded Republicans justify opposing federal intervention in U.S. education. However, with President-elect Donald Trump‘s Department of Government Efficiency now promising to “outright delete” the Department of Education, it’s time to flip the script.
The real question isn’t, “Why should we eliminate the Department of Education?” It’s, “How can Congress possibly justify funding this ineffective and unconstitutional institution any longer?”
The answer is simple: It can’t.
By its own standards, the Department of Education has been an abject failure. The agency’s mission is “to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access.” Yet, nearly 45 years after its creation under former President Jimmy Carter, high…
