Randi Weingarten claims teacher union members are indifferent about Department of Education being abolished

American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten stated that her members are indifferent to the possibility of the Department of Education being eliminated, citing historical opposition to its creation. Weingarten expressed concerns over South Dakota Sen. Mike Rounds’ bill to abolish the ED, emphasizing the need for federal funding in schools. Despite disagreements on the bill’s impact, Weingarten and Corey DeAngelis both agree on the need to abolish the Department of Education and return education responsibilities to the states.

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