Part 6/8:
The Conservative Call for Educational Reform
McMahon’s advocates emphasize the need for reform, citing that despite nearly a trillion dollars spent since the Department of Education's inception, performance scores in education have continued to decline. They argue that the current systems are failing to provide quality education and that genuine improvements require a paradigm shift in how education is managed and funded.
Moreover, discussions around educational values and content have reignited debates about what children learn in schools and whether government policies adequately reflect parental and community values. The insistence on higher accountability and less federal oversight has been presented as a viable solution by conservatives.