Uncle Sam's Growing Influence: The Debate Over a Department of Education, 1978-08-06

Item — Box: 31, Folder: 7

Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_31_7_0033

Scope and Contents

The document discusses the proposal to create a new Department of Education in the United States, highlighting concerns about centralizing education policy and decision-making at the federal level. It argues that existing federal education programs serve other purposes, such as national security or civil rights, rather than education itself. The document emphasizes the potential implications of creating a Department of Education and the need for a thorough consideration of its motivations and impacts.

Dates

Creation: 1978-08-06

Creator

From the Collection: Bartlett, Dewey Follett, Sr., 19th Governor of Oklahoma (1967-1971); United States Senator from Oklahoma (1973-1979); Member of the Oklahoma Senate from the 39th district (1962-1966), 1919-1979 (Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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