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Ron DeSantis: “The federal Department of Education hasn't worked since it…”

Featuring: Ron DeSantis, Republican | Governor of Florida

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Published | Video Starts at 56:17

We're witnessing the dismantling of the US Department of Education. What impact will that have on Florida education and if any at all? So here's the thing on that. You know, I think that The federal Department of Education hasn't worked since it was established in the late 70s. late 70s. Does anyone think we've had a good run on K12 education in this country since the late 70s? Of course not. We just haven't. (56:17–56:23)

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Asserts that the federal Department of Education has been ineffective since its establishment.

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