Ramaswamy’s Controversial Plan: Eliminate the Education Department to Fix Low Reading Scores
Vivek Ramaswamy criticized the low 2022 eighth-grade reading scores, advocating for the elimination of the Department of Education as a solution. However, education experts dispute this claim, asserting that the department’s role in funding, data collection, and research is crucial for monitoring student progress and improving literacy. They argue that eliminating the department would not address the underlying issues impacting reading proficiency. Instead, increased investment in research and grant programs within the department could prove more effective.
John Q. Hosedrinker