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Trump's approach could involve dismantling a significant portion of the bureaucratic structure, particularly targeting the entrenched officials in government. For instance, the Department of Education could be eliminated, allowing funds to be redirected to states for local decision-making. The question arises: how many bureaucrats in Washington have actually taught children in places like Claiborne County, Tennessee? This bureaucratic system contributes to the ongoing increase in national debt, with neither political party offering a viable plan to address it. Instead, they seem more focused on personal gain rather than fiscal responsibility.

States are offered grants to improve education by holding themselves accountable and developing strong plans. They must remove laws that prevent evaluating teachers based on student performance. Support for successful charter schools is encouraged, while underperforming schools will be shut down. Several states have already taken steps to meet these criteria. The competition for Race to the Top grants has begun, with changes being made at the local level to improve education.

The speaker claims the rise of certain issues in localities nationwide originates with the unelected US Department of Education. This department allegedly uses its $83 billion budget to pressure schools into adopting "toxic ideologies" by threatening to withhold federal funding. The speaker states they are the first US presidential candidate to propose abolishing the Department of Education. They argue that 25% of the department's budget could fund three armed security guards in every school across the nation, which they present as a superior use of funds.

As president, I will shut down the Department of Education and give the $80 billion budget to parents for K-12 education. I will also require localities to eliminate teachers unions so that public schools can compete with private and charter schools. Civic education should be online, and costs for college education have skyrocketed due to excessive hiring in the managerial class. To cut costs, we need to reduce bureaucracy in the federal government and public universities. I am not a politician, and I understand how to legally shut down the administrative deep state. If Joe Biden can shut down agencies with a constitutional basis, I would support his decision. ICE should be shut down to reduce bureaucracy, but we still need to enforce the laws. We need to focus on our own vision and explain why reducing the size of the federal government will stimulate the economy and restore our constitutional republic.

The speaker addresses critics of the president's education plan by questioning their past concern about failing test scores despite the Department of Education's existence since the 1970s and over $3 trillion spent. The speaker claims current reading, literacy, math, and science test scores are incredibly concerning. According to the speaker, the president is taking action to return education control to educators and states. An event is scheduled with students, teachers, parents, educators, and governors to discuss this shift.

The administration is fighting to remove critical race theory from school districts. Children will be taught to love America, be patriots, and embrace civic values to receive federal taxpayer funding. As the Department of Education closes and funding is provided to states, the administration will ensure funds are not used to promote communist ideology. A nation cannot teach its children to hate themselves and their country to be successful.

I will close the Department of Education in Washington, D.C., and return all education responsibilities to the states. States can manage education better than the federal government, as evidenced by our poor performance compared to other countries. We will eliminate federal oversight and close down the department, as many within it do not prioritize the well-being of our children. Education should be handled at the state level for improved outcomes. Thank you.

The speaker discusses the need for a full voucher system in education. They believe that parents should be considered the customers of education, but they have stopped paying attention to their children's schools. This has led to a decline in the quality of education. The speaker suggests that if each parent were given a voucher for $4,400 to spend at any accredited school, it would create competition and improve the quality of schools. They also mention the possibility of new schools starting and young graduates starting their own schools. While there may be initial challenges, the speaker believes it would be less painful than the current system. They compare it to the competitive car market and argue that schools would improve just like the $10,000 car market.

Public schools are being influenced by the radical left, so my plan is to restore power to American parents. First, we'll cut federal funding for schools promoting critical race theory, gender ideology, or inappropriate content. We'll investigate any school district engaging in race-based discrimination, including against Asian Americans. The Marxism taught in schools is hostile to Judeo-Christian teachings, so we'll pursue violations of the establishment and free exercise clauses. On day one, we'll remove radical zealots from the Department of Education. We'll veto efforts to weaponize civics education, keep men out of women's sports, and create a new credentialing body for patriotic teachers. We'll also implement reforms like abolishing teacher tenure, reducing school administrators, and giving parents more control over curriculum and school principals. Our goal is to provide a high-quality, pro-American education for our children.

A quarter of Americans struggle with basic literacy and numeracy, highlighting a significant failure in the education system. This issue affects individuals' preparedness for the 21st-century workforce. Alarmingly, 91% of Americans hold high school diplomas, yet many graduates cannot read the diplomas they receive. This situation is unacceptable, and the incoming Trump administration, under Secretary-designate Linda McMahon, faces the challenge of addressing these educational shortcomings and improving the system to ensure better outcomes for students.

Public schools are being influenced by the radical left, and I have a plan to save American education. First, we will cut federal funding for schools promoting critical race theory, gender ideology, or inappropriate content. We will investigate any school district engaging in race-based discrimination, including against Asian Americans. The Marxism taught in schools is hostile to Judeo-Christian teachings, so we will pursue violations of the establishment and free exercise clauses. We will remove radical individuals from the Federal Department of Education. We will veto efforts to weaponize civics education and ensure fairness in women's sports. We will create a new credentialing body for patriotic teachers and implement reforms like abolishing teacher tenure, reducing school administrators, and giving parents more control over curriculum and school principals. We will prioritize high-quality education for our children.

People are panicking about Trump's plan to kill the Department of Education. The DOE aims to boost student achievement and ensure equal access, but despite trillions spent, our global competitiveness has declined in reading and math. While the DOE has had some positive effects on the black white achievement gap, the gains have been modest relative to the money spent and time passed. If the DOE disappears, the Department of Justice would handle civil rights, the Treasury would handle funds, and states would determine education strategy, potentially redistributing funds to families via school choice. While risks exist, like some states deprioritizing equality, local voting can influence this. Free lunch programs, special education, and student loans aren't disappearing, they will be handled by other departments. Dismantling the DOE is a step in the right direction, but a clear vision for improving education is still needed.

We face a crisis in education. It's time to dismantle the Department of Education and redirect its $80 billion budget to parents, empowering them to choose their children's schools. This is a crucial civil rights issue. By allowing parents to select schools and enabling public schools to compete, we can strengthen our national identity. Additionally, every high school senior should be required to pass the same civics test that immigrants must pass to become citizens.

Leaked lesson plans from a freshman education course at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign sparked backlash after a student whistleblower exposed the level of hard left ideology being taught. The student shared six weeks of lectures with Fox News Digital, accusing the professor of turning an intro course into an indoctrination seminar focused on, you guessed it, equity, identity, and oppression amongst other practices. Slides from the course, which is a requirement to graduate, show first year education majors were trained to prioritize equity, LGBTQ plus issues, privileged identities, and preferred pronouns. Erica Donalds, AFPI Center for Education Opportunity Chair, responded that what the student whistleblower reveals is political, not an education course, and called it a course in liberal left wing Democrat politics. She argued it is infuriating to taxpayers paying for these courses that it explicitly teaches new teachers to be activists and to view schools as part of a larger political system, with the ideologies in the PowerPoint described as radical left wing ideologies being pushed on students instead of teaching the science of reading, how to teach rigorous math, and other fundamentals. She noted that brand new teachers coming out of teacher colleges are "woefully unprepared," citing surveys. The discussion highlighted concerns that if teachers focus on such content, they cannot teach students what they need to know. The problem, it was said, lies with the people teaching the teachers, suggesting reforms must target teacher certification and the ideologues running these programs. Donalds advocated reforming teacher certification, arguing that students who majored in core subjects must return to take courses from colleges of education for purposes of indoctrination and protectionism by teachers unions. One point raised: courses on privilege can lead to teaching individuals to shame children for how they were born, a concern about teaching young adults who are preparing to be teachers. The discussion asserted that parents and teachers are being disillusioned by education schools, undermining trust in colleges of education and colleges in general. On the political front, Linda McMahon, the Education Department Secretary, was discussed in the context of dismantling the department. It was stated that groups suing to stop reforms are not parents or classroom teachers, but teachers unions, progressive school district coalitions, and advocacy groups that benefit from centralized federal control and oppose curriculum transparency and accountability. The claim was that Congress created the department, but nothing requires it to remain an untouched bureaucracy, and McMahon is reportedly working to deliver on a promise to dismantle the Department of Education, with some functions moved to the Treasury, the Labor Department, and HHS. The conversation concluded with support for McMahon’s efforts and skepticism about the department’s longevity, ending with a light remark about the department’s age.

Here are 10 key ideas to enhance our education system: 1. Respect parents' rights in their children's education. 2. Empower parents and local school boards to hire and fire teachers based on performance. 3. Focus classrooms on essential subjects like reading, writing, and math, not political indoctrination. 4. Foster a love for the country among students. 5. Support the return of prayer in schools. 6. Ensure safe, drug-free schools with strict consequences for harmful behavior. 7. Provide school choice for parents. 8. Offer project-based learning experiences. 9. Facilitate internships and work experiences for students. 10. Provide excellent career counseling for students. Additionally, I will close the Department of Education in Washington, D.C., returning control to the states for better management of education.

I want to thank President Trump for his confidence in me to lead the Department of Education. Americans support the president's vision to make American education the best in the world, return education to the states, and free students from bureaucracy through school choice, and I am ready to enact it. We can do better for students by teaching basic reading and mathematics, protecting students from censorship and antisemitism, and ensuring that American values and true history are taught. The remedy is to fund education freedom, listen to parents, build up careers, empower states, and invest in teachers. If confirmed, I will work with congress to reorient the department toward helping educators, not controlling them, putting parents, teachers, and students first. We should emphasize career-focused education, invest in American students who want to become tech pioneers, and protect all students from discrimination and harassment.

The administration is fighting to remove critical race theory from school districts. Children will be taught to love America, be patriots, and embrace civic values to receive federal taxpayer funding. As the Department of Education closes and funding shifts to states, the administration will ensure funds are not used to promote communist ideology. A nation cannot teach its children to hate themselves or their country to be successful.

The discussion centers on school choice as a solution to the failing public education system, which speakers characterize as a monopoly plagued by Marxist ideology and union influence. They highlight geographic, state-mandated, and teacher certification monopolies that stifle competition and innovation. Corey DeAngelis, an education policy expert, advocates for "funding students, not systems," arguing it shifts the focus to parental rights and better outcomes. Research suggests school choice leads to reduced crime, teenage pregnancy, and increased graduation rates. Studies also indicate that competition from private and charter schools can improve public school performance. Speakers criticize faculties of education for low academic standards and leftist bias, perpetuating ineffective teaching methods like whole-word learning and self-esteem training. They note the teachers' unions' disproportionate financial support for the Democratic Party, hindering bipartisan progress on school choice. The conversation touches on the impact of COVID-19, which exposed the ideological leanings within schools and mobilized parents. They discuss the success of universal school choice programs in states like Arizona and Florida. Concerns about low-income families being left behind are addressed with data showing that school choice benefits these families and increases parental involvement.

The Department of Education has over 4,000 employees with an average salary exceeding $144,000. The Trump administration considered laying off half the department. The department's mission is to provide student achievement and prepare for global competitiveness. US test scores are declining; in 2022, the US ranked 16th in science, 9th in reading, and 34th in math, and scores have fallen since 2018. The Department of Education funds schools with $80-85 billion in loans and grants, but often with strings attached, such as critical race theory and gender ideology. Shutting down the Department of Education would return that money to the states, which could then fund school choice programs. This would allow parents in low-income neighborhoods to move their children to better schools, creating a competitive market. The speaker believes this would be better for children and the country, despite the political opposition.

The Department of Education is allegedly staffed by radical left Marxist bureaucrats who are hostile to Western civilization, American interests, and the nation's founding documents. These individuals are purportedly using their positions to force agendas such as radical gender ideology, critical race theory, and diversity, equity, and inclusion on American students and children. This allegedly takes away parents' ability to control their children's education. The plan under President Trump is to return authority to the local level, allowing parents to control outcomes, while ensuring that no federal funds support racism, gender ideology, or other ideas offensive to the American taxpayer.