As the Department of Education faces its third failed audit in a row, the need for substantial reform has never been clearer. According to Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx, instead of focusing on improving operations and student outcomes, the department under the Biden-Harris administration has directed its attention and resources towards student loan schemes and catering to the demands of teachers’ unions. This failure has sparked growing concern among education reform advocates, who are now calling for a comprehensive review of the department’s practices.
The repeated audit failures of the Department of Education have raised questions about the agency’s efficiency and its ability to effectively manage taxpayer dollars. The department’s inability to pass these audits is not only a blow to its credibility but also underscores a larger problem: a lack of focus on the core mission of improving education for American students. Instead, the Biden administration has been accused of prioritizing ideological agendas, such as pushing policies that align with teachers’ unions, rather than delivering tangible improvements in educational outcomes.
Jill Savage of Blaze News Tonight voiced her frustration with the situation, saying, “Three audits in a row that the Department of Education has failed. Are we even surprised at this point in time?” She pointed out that this repeated failure speaks to a broader issue of government inefficiency and mismanagement, which could have dire implications for the future of the education system.
Oklahoma State Education Superintendent Ryan Walters expressed less shock but more determination. He pointed out that the U.S. went over 200 years without a federal Department of Education and yet managed to create the greatest nation in the world.
“We’ve had one for 40 years, and every educational statistic has gotten worse,” Walters said. He emphasized that the department’s priorities have shifted away from teaching basic skills, instilling patriotism, and preparing students for the workforce.
Walters’ comments highlight a growing sentiment that the federal government’s involvement in education may have done more harm than good. As schools increasingly focus on promoting ideological narratives rather than providing students with practical skills, the question arises: what has the Department of Education achieved over the past few decades if the results are deteriorating educational outcomes across the nation?
For those who believe in the necessity of real change, the repeated audit failures are a clear indicator that the Department of Education must be reformed, if not dismantled altogether. President Donald Trump has already signaled that he would focus on eliminating ineffective agencies, and this could be an ideal opportunity to shift priorities and bring meaningful change to America’s education system.
