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The American education system is famously and uniquely decentralized with control over the day-to-day operation of schools in the hands of roughly 14,000 locally elected or appointed school boards.
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The American education system is decentralized with 14000 locally elected or appointed school boards.
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Marty West
Context Type
Interview
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{
    "topic": "American Education System",
    "speaker": "Marty West",
    "structure": "Decentralized",
    "number_of_school_boards": "14000"
}
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Government Education
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Created
September 11, 2025 at 10:48 PM (2 days ago)
Last Updated
September 11, 2025 at 10:48 PM (2 days ago)

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Unpacking the US Department of Education: What Does It Actually Do?
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https://www.gse.harvard.edu/ideas/edcast/25/02/unpacking-us-department-education-what-does-it-actually-do

Experts debate the US Department of Education's impact, questioning its necessity and effectiveness. The discussion focuses on federal funding, policy influence, and the role of states in education.

US Department of Education
Education Policy
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K-12 Education
Political Science
Higher Education
Federal Funding
Education Reform
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