Cow Guy Close & Dr. Swain – Billions Wasted: Why Ending the Department of Education Is the Right Move

For decades, we’ve watched billions of taxpayer dollars funnel into an education system that continues to decline. Now, we’re seeing real movement in the right direction—toward accountability, efficiency, and education decisions returning to the states and local communities where they belong. This is long overdue. The federal government has wasted trillions while test scores drop, classrooms become battlegrounds for political agendas, and parents lose their say. It’s time to restore power to parents, teachers, and local leaders who know what’s best for our kids.