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Steven and Mady Bring You the Truth - The Department of Education and DEI

Steven Killfoil

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Are American educational institutions upholding their promises or failing our children? This penetrating examination of the U.S. Department of Education and DEI policies reveals uncomfortable truths about power, control, and the future of learning in America.

Steven Killfoil takes listeners on a revealing journey through the Department of Education's controversial history, from its inception under President Carter in 1979 to its current $80 billion bureaucracy. Through careful historical analysis, he demonstrates how this federal agency—born from political deals with teachers' unions rather than constitutional authority—has coincided with declining educational standards, despite trillions of dollars in taxpayer funding. "Math and reading scores are down, college readiness is stagnating, and local control has nearly vanished," Killfoil explains, backing his assertions with compelling evidence from multiple administrations.

The conversation shifts to examine how Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives have transformed from well-intentioned concepts into what Killfoil describes as "a Trojan horse for authoritarian ideology." Drawing connections to neo-Marxist critical theory, he challenges listeners to distinguish between surface-level language and practical implementation. "Diversity often means skin-deep quotas. Equity means equal outcomes, not equal opportunity. Inclusion is code for compelled speech and ideological conformity," he argues, offering an alternative vision grounded in constitutional principles and genuine respect for individuals.

What makes this episode particularly valuable is its practical call to action. Rather than merely criticizing existing systems, Killfoil emphasizes solutions: school choice, parental involvement in local education boards, and a return to teaching fundamentals. "Get involved with your local ISD where your kids are going to school. Know what your school is teaching your kids, and if you don't like it, you, the parent, have the right to change it." Subscribe now to join this critical conversation about reclaiming educational freedom and excellence.

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