What Would Closing the U.S. Department of Education Mean for New Orleans Public Schools?

April 12, 2025

The idea of abolishing the U.S. Department of Education isn’t new. It’s a longstanding talking point for conservatives who view federal oversight of schools as government overreach. In fact, during the 2008 Republican presidential primaries, former Congressman Ron Paul from Texas called for the abolition of the Department of Education, and his proposal was met […]


Betsy DeVos Defends Cuts to Special Education Funding in Favor of Charter Schools

March 27, 2019

The United States Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos attempted to defend $7 billion in cuts from the Education Department before a House subcommittee yesterday. Several of those cuts affect special education programs, including the entire Special Olympics budget. Under the President’s recently submitted budget, $17.6 million used fund the Special Olympics was cut. When asked […]


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