Proposed Elimination of Federal Department of Education
PragerU CEO Marissa Streit suggests the U.S. can eliminate the federal Department of Education as it mainly disperses checks, and funds can be given directly to states or parents. Streit argues against blanket loan forgiveness programs and advocates for school choice for better education outcomes.
Key Points
- Department of Education mainly disperses checks
- Advocates for direct funding to states or parents
- Criticizes blanket loan forgiveness programs
- Supports school choice for better education outcomes
Pros
- Direct funding to states and parents
- Encourages school choice for better education outcomes
- Allows parents to choose schools that suit their children's needs
Cons
- Elimination of programs like loan forgiveness
- Possible reduction in support for children from low-income families