In 1976, the National Education Association endorsed Jimmy Carter for president in exchange for his promise to create a new Department of Education, which he fulfilled. Now, President Trump is seeking to reverse this action, with plans to issue an executive order dismantling the DOE. Despite this, federal funding for education remains important, with California receiving $31 billion in aid for public schools. However, federal initiatives like No Child Left Behind and Race to the Top have not led to significant improvements in student achievement. The National Assessment of Educational Progress shows declining reading scores for 8th graders nationally and in California. Education reform advocates suggest sending federal funds to states in block grants to allow for more flexibility, while still collecting data on student achievement. It may be time to remove control of schools from Washington, D.C. and return it to states, local school boards, and parents, along with abolishing the Department of Education.
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