[Still Thinking]

"It would be good, but the people who would have to do it are responsible only to themselves -- not to the voters. A really good start would be to dismantle the cabinet position and far-reaching Federal bureaucracy established by Jimmih Cahtah -- the Department of Education."

How about abolishing federal education money (which by definition will come with strings attached, meaning the feds are paying the states with our money to do things we probably don't agree with), and reducing the income tax by the same amount?? If the states feel they need the funding, they can put it to a vote of the citizens of the state or municipality.

Or better yet, repeal compulsory attendance laws, and have all schools be private with local government assistance for those that truly cannot afford the cost. (And, of course, don't forget to reduce the local tax burden by the same amount!!)

With money comes power. Unfortunately it's our money giving them power.

[LantzALot]

How about abolishing federal education money (which by definition will come with strings attached, meaning the feds are paying the states with our money to do things we probably don't agree with), and reducing the income tax by the same amount??

That is my point. It is the Dept. of Education which distributes Federal Money to local school districts, and thereby controls their policies and curricula. Eliminate them and their money, take back the taxes, and use your own money to establish your own schools.