And when I explain what the Department of Education does, what it doesn't do, that's more astounding. It has nothing to do with curriculum. We don't hire teachers, we don't buy books, we don't do any The Department of Education...is a pass through...for money that is appropriated through Congress to come through the Department of Education and then to be funneled back out. Now, some of it that's formulaically driven goes directly to states and some comes through the Department of Education for grant competitions, if you will. (04:41–20:11)
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Asserts that the Department of Education primarily channels funds appropriated by Congress.
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