Retired US Teacher w/ both Bachelor’s & Master’s degree in WI. Closing the Federal Dept of Education is not that big of a deal in Pre-K to 12th grade. What we got from the Fed Dept of Ed was mostly money that paid for teachers, aides, some supplies for children with physical, cognitive & speech disabilities. College students did get cert…
Retired US Teacher w/ both Bachelor’s & Master’s degree in WI. Closing the Federal Dept of Education is not that big of a deal in Pre-K to 12th grade. What we got from the Fed Dept of Ed was mostly money that paid for teachers, aides, some supplies for children with physical, cognitive & speech disabilities. College students did get certain Federal grants and loans that helped them pay for college. States each have their own education departments & that’s where certain programs are developed & money is allocated to local school districts. The majority of costs for schools, are paid thru state funds & local school districts levies. Curriculum is also chosen on the district level, with some things that may be required by the state.
Retired US Teacher w/ both Bachelor’s & Master’s degree in WI. Closing the Federal Dept of Education is not that big of a deal in Pre-K to 12th grade. What we got from the Fed Dept of Ed was mostly money that paid for teachers, aides, some supplies for children with physical, cognitive & speech disabilities. College students did get certain Federal grants and loans that helped them pay for college. States each have their own education departments & that’s where certain programs are developed & money is allocated to local school districts. The majority of costs for schools, are paid thru state funds & local school districts levies. Curriculum is also chosen on the district level, with some things that may be required by the state.