The Department of Education has once again failed its audit, marking the third consecutive year it has not passed. This failure has prompted criticism from lawmakers and education experts alike, who argue that the department is more focused on ideological initiatives than improving the nation’s education system. Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx, in particular, has criticized the Biden administration for prioritizing student loan programs and catering to teachers’ unions over addressing the core issues within the education system.
“Instead of focusing energy and time on improving operations and student outcomes at every level, the education department in the Biden-Harris era has poured its resources into the student loan schemes,” Foxx stated. She voiced frustration over the department’s repeated failure to fulfill its obligations, pointing out that this misuse of funds has directly impacted the quality of education for students across the nation.
Jill Savage of Blaze News Tonight expressed disbelief at the department’s continued audit failures. “Three audits in a row that the Department of Education has failed. Are we even surprised at this point in time?” she said, reflecting the growing sentiment that the department is not meeting its responsibilities. This ongoing issue calls into question the department’s ability to manage taxpayer money and fulfill its core mission of improving education.
Oklahoma State Education Superintendent Ryan Walters, who has been vocal about the department’s shortcomings, argued that the U.S. was successful in its education efforts for over 200 years without the need for a federal Department of Education. “We’ve had one for 40 years, and every educational statistic has gotten worse,” Walters pointed out. He believes that eliminating the department could lead to better educational outcomes and allow schools to focus on teaching basic skills and patriotism.
Walters also discussed how schools have shifted away from traditional education values, instead embracing political ideologies that he believes are undermining the future of the nation. He argued that schools should focus on preparing students for the workforce and ensuring they have a solid understanding of core subjects rather than promoting controversial political views.
With the Department of Education’s ongoing audit failures, President Trump has a unique opportunity to drive meaningful reform. Eliminating or overhauling the department could allow the U.S. education system to focus on what truly matters: preparing future generations to succeed in a competitive world.
