If the Education Department Can’t Be Closed, at Least Fix It by Breaking It Up
Oct 23, 2024
If the Education Department Can’t Be Closed, at Least Fix It by Breaking It Up
The 74
Closing the U.S. Department of Education is an evergreen goal for conservatives. Created in 1979 as a payoff to teachers unions for their support of Jimmy Carter’s presidential campaign, the department is by far the smallest Cabinet-level agency and has accumulated a grab bag of functions that could — and should — be handled by others at the state and federal levels.
CDE
Colorado families can now apply for the 2025-26 Universal Preschool Program, offering up to 15 hours of free preschool and additional hours for qualifying families. Learn how to enroll.
The 74
While teaching third grade in Houston, Summer Robinson invited a female Chevron mechanical engineer to her class to inspire students, especially girls, with a relatable STEM role model who broke common stereotypes.
We are celebrating an extraordinary year for Colorado charter schools with record-breaking achievements, but we must stay vigilant for the challenges that lie ahead, says League President Dan Schaller.
Denver Gazette
One race in particular — that for a decisive seat on the Colorado State Board of Education — was important on many levels, not least of which for what it revealed about the importance of the state’s growing and influential charter school sector.
