Partnerships, Propaganda, and the Purpose of School
Behind the headlines about 'efficiency' is a fundamental rewriting of what education is for.
On November 18, 2025, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) announced a series of inter‑agency agreements that on the surface sound mostly benign. Specifically, partnerships with sister agencies were launched to streamline programs, reduce red tape, and empower states, according to Secretary of Education Linda McMahon.
Sounds great, right? Partnerships c…
