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What does it mean?
In a free society, schools should answer to parents, not to federal officials.
In plain terms
Parents, not the government, should control schools.
What can you take from it?
Support local control of education.

Where it applies

  • school curriculum decisions
  • teacher hiring
  • school funding

Putting it to work

  • participate in school board meetings
  • advocate for state over federal oversight

Questions to consider

  • What role should the federal government play in education?
  • How can parental input be balanced with expert guidance?

Another view

Federal standards can ensure equal quality across regions.

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