President-elect Donald Trump has repeatedly called for the elimination of the federal Department of Education. Where someone lands on this issue may come down to whether they believe regulation from the federal government is onerous on state governments or if regulation serves as protection to children. Watch the video above to learn more about why policy experts characterize this debate over the department as “symbolic” and what a Trump presidency means for the future of education in the U.S.
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
2:23 Opposition to the department
5:25 What the Education Department does
8:36 A different vision for education
10:47 K-12 education
13:07 Impact on student loans
Produced by: Charlotte Morabito
Edited by: Lisa Setyon
Editorial Support: Juhohn Lee
Archival Support: Alana Cooley
Animation: Christina Locopo
Supervising Producer: Jeniece Pettitt
Additional Footage: Getty Images
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What Happens If Trump Dismantles The Department Of Education?
