Dr. Cade Brumley, the Louisiana State Superintendent of Education, discusses the state's progress in education, emphasizing the importance of providing high-quality resources and support for students and teachers. He highlights the state's focus on empowering parents and maintaining momentum in educational improvements.Brumley addresses the confirmation of Linda McMahon as the U.S. Secretary of Education, noting her directive to dismantle the Department of Education.
He supports state sovereignty and believes that states like Louisiana are well-positioned to make their own educational decisions. Brumley explains that different functions of the Department of Education could be transferred to other federal agencies, and funding could be block-granted to states.He also discusses the Trump administration's guidance on non-discrimination in K-12 schools, which views DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) initiatives as discriminatory.
Brumley emphasizes the importance of ensuring that school systems in Louisiana comply with this guidance to avoid potential issues with federal funding.Overall, Brumley advocates for a focus on academic excellence and state-level decision-making in education, while navigating federal policies and directives.
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