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His opponent, Ronald Reagan, came into office committed to the goal of eliminating the department.
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Ronald Reagan came into office committed to eliminating the Department of Education.
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{
    "goal": "Eliminating the Department of Education",
    "event": "Came into office",
    "person": "Ronald Reagan"
}
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Politics
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February 15, 2026 at 5:18 PM (6 months ago)
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February 15, 2026 at 5:18 PM (6 months ago)

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Unpacking the U.S. 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

This Harvard EdCast episode features Professor Marty West discussing the role, responsibilities, and political history of the U.S. Department of Education. The conversation explores misconceptions about the department's influence and the feasibility of its elimination.

Education Policy U.S. Department of Education K-12 Education Federal Government Education Funding School Choice Political Debate

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