According to The Post Millennial, Weingarten stated, “My members don’t really care about whether they have a bureaucracy at the Department of Education or not.” She further cited the union's historical position, reminding viewers that the former AFT president, Al Shanker, was against the establishment of the Department of Education in the 1970s. Shanker believed that its duties should be retained within the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare to more effectively address "the whole child."
In the wake of the ensuing backlash, Weingarten sought to elucidate her comments. She took to social media on Wednesday, asserting that an entity “like the Dept of Education” is necessary as it “creates career pathways and ensures federal aid reaches our poorest students while protecting vulnerable learners' rights.” She added, “Reorganization can't become an excuse to cut funding for those who need it most.”
Weingarten's remarks coincide with growing support among some Republicans for the abolition of the Department of Education. This idea was suggested during Trump's campaign, and recently, South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds introduced legislation to dissolve the department, transferring its responsibilities to other agencies. Weingarten has countered this move, arguing that the bill would “get rid of money for poor kids.” She questioned, “How do you do that? We need federal dollars to help level up opportunity for children.”
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However, critics argue that Weingarten has misinterpreted the bill. Corey DeAngelis, senior fellow at the American Culture Project, clarified to Fox News that the proposed legislation would merely redistribute education funding to states through block grants.
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DeAngelis remarked, “Even a broken clock is right twice a day. I’m glad Randi Weingarten and I can agree on one thing: it’s time to abolish the bureaucratic mess that is the Department of Education.” He added, “If even Randi Weingarten is open to the idea, hopefully some Democrats in Congress will get on board with the majority Party. The Department of Education is an unconstitutional waste of time and money. Let's get rid of the bureaucracy and send education back to the states. That will eliminate waste and allow for more local control.”
This debate underscores the tension between the need for federal oversight in education and the desire for state autonomy, a tension that will likely continue to shape discussions on education policy in the future.
