Do We Need the Department of Education? (DOE) | Marissa Streit

Do We Need the Department of Education? (DOE) | Marissa Streit

Author: PragerU June 2, 2025 Duration: 6:33
Before 1979, America’s public education system was managed by state and local governments—and it ranked among the best in the world. But everything changed with the creation of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE). Marissa Streit, CEO of PragerU, explains how federal control has impacted academic performance, curriculum, and classroom priorities—and why America’s education system has declined since. Learn what went wrong and what it will take to fix it this 5-Minute Video from PragerU. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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