It does not control any curriculum in the states. It doesn't hire teachers. It doesn't buy books. It doesn't do any The Department of Education is primarily an agency that is a pass through for the funds appropriated by Congress. But primarily, you know, I think our job should be at this particular point is to focus on returning education to the states. And I want to see what best practices are. (00:16–00:24)
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