Uncle Sam's Growing Influence: The Debate Over a Department of Education, 1978-08-06

Item — Box: 31, Folder: 7

Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_31_7_0033

Staff Only

The proposal to create a new Department of Education in the United States, highlighting concerns about centralizing education policy and decision-making at the federal level. It argues that existing federal education programs serve other purposes, such as national security or civil rights, rather than education itself. The text emphasizes the potential implications of creating a Department of Education and the need for a thorough consideration of its motivations and impacts.

Dates

1978-08-06

Language of Materials

English

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