•     "Since the enactment of the Department of Education, there have been consistent attempts by far right-wing Republicans in Congress [to eliminate the Department]. The last one as recently as March 24, 2023. Mr. Massie offered an amendment to H.R. 5 to abolish the Department of Education. That measure was defeated 265 to 161, 60 Republicans voted, in my opinion, sensibly to make sure that the Department of Education stayed in place. I think it is important for us to remember a reality check that the Department of Education’s existence actually resides in this branch of government." Source: Rep. Joe Courtney (Democrat, Connecticut, District 2) 

•      "For far too many students, especially at the intersection of race, poverty, and disability, the promise of quality education has not been realized. In defending the role of the Department, CLE does not defend maintaining the status quo for students across the nation. But gutting the federal agency tasked with protecting and advancing that promise is not the solution to the learning crisis happening for millions of children. The solution lies in a relentless commitment to quality and accountability, set by the Department in its priorities and investments, and modeled by all stakeholders in our education ecosystem." Source: The Center for Learner Equity