The article from the Mises Institute critiques the U.S. Department of Education’s influence on K-12 education since 1980, arguing that increased federal control has yielded poor results despite significant spending. It cites declining test scores, excessive standardized testing, and biased curricula as evidence of failure. The authors contend that the DOE promotes a left-leaning ideology, stifling intellectual freedom and hindering student achievement. They propose that increased parental control and reduced federal involvement are necessary for improvement. The piece further suggests that the expansion of government-funded preschool programs represents a continuation of this problematic trend.

https://mises.org/mises-wire/indoctrination-35-years-us-department-education