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Why the Ed Department should be reconceived — or abolished - The Answer Sheet - The Washington Post

Why the Ed Department should be reconceived — or abolished - The Answer Sheet - The Washington Post:


Why the Ed Department should be reconceived — or abolished

This was written by Peter Smagorinsky, Distinguished Research Professor of English Education at The University of Georgia.

By Peter Smagorinsky
The Department of Education has, since its inception in 1979, served as the source of national education policies governing our nation’s schools. Although I agree with very little else of Rick Perry’s vision for America, I think that either abolishing or thoroughly reconceiving this office would make for a better nation, given that for the most part it has done teachers and students far more harm than good.
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