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April 14, 2023
Contact: Matt Buckham, President of Institute for Education Reform
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Rep. Massie Proposes Bill to Abolish Federal Department of Education
In a bold move towards decentralizing education in the United States, Representative Thomas Massie has reintroduced a bill, H.R. 899, aimed at abolishing the federal Department of Education. The bill, which succinctly states “The Department of Education shall terminate on December 31, 2023,” signifies a significant shift toward local control over education.
At the Institute for Education Reform, we believe that public service should focus on serving the public good. This includes the education sector, where those who enter should prioritize serving students, families, and society instead of holding them hostage to bureaucratic decisions made at a national level.
“States and local communities are best positioned to shape curricula that meet the needs of their students,” stated Massie. This sentiment aligns with our belief that education is most effective when tailored to the specific needs and contexts of local communities.
The Department of Education, established in 1980, has faced criticism for its perceived interference in matters often considered the responsibility of local school systems, teachers, parents, citizen boards, and State governments.
Echoing this sentiment, former President Ronald Reagan advocated for the elimination of the Department of Education, stating that it’s only through eliminating unneeded agencies that we can reduce the size and cost of big government.
The bill has garnered support from several co-sponsors, including Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ), Rep. Dan Bishop (R-NC), Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO), Rep. Eric Burlison (R-MO), Rep. Harriet Hageman (R-WY), Rep. Rich McCormick (R-GA), Rep. Mary Miller (R-IL), and Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX).
We invite you to join us as we continue to champion for localized, effective, and accountable education systems that truly serve our students and their futures.
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IER Dedicates Efforts to Ending the Attacks by Government Teacher Unions against Teachers, Parents and Families
Government unions should not exist. Public service should focus on serving the public good and those that enter it should be in the business of serving. Government jobs were never meant to hold the public – its families, children, and society hostage.
At Institute for Education Reform, we dedicate our efforts to once again put every child, parent, and American first in the mission of public service and not let them be forgotten. Americans should get an accountable and manageable government workforce, not one that teaches kids how to hate themselves while bankrupting our government to ensure they are never fired for bad work.
Our President, Matt Buckham, recently handled personnel for President Donald Trump where he oversaw cabinet level departments, including Department of Labor, and other independent agencies. In this role, Matt pushed to place leaders throughout government and coordinate the recapture of Executive Branch agencies that were under career and opposition control. Matt was one of the first staffers for the House Freedom Caucus, helping them navigate their first year as a group. Matt has served on Capitol Hill for over 11 years in various 501c3, government, and Executive Branch roles. He is a follower of Jesus Christ called to bring freedom to the captives.
Leading the Charge
Matt Buckham - President
You can take action by signing the petition to stop Government Teacher Unions from hijacking our political process.
Government teacher unions use their money and power to buy off political influence, but with your help we will end it. Sign the petition below.
The institute strives for the outright banning of all public sector employee collective bargaining and thus the ensuing collection of compulsory dues that warp the fabric of government by shutting out taxpayers from decision-making.
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