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Podcast: Don't IEP Alone.
Episode: Why Dismantling the Department of Education Actually Weakens State Rights
Description: In today's episode of "Don't IEP Alone," host and special education advocate Lisa Lightner dives into a critical topic she's been passionate about for months—the truth behind the role of the United States Department of Education and the misleading narratives around state control over public education. Lisa sheds light on the General Education Provisions Act (GEPA) of 1974, which restricts the federal government from dictating curriculum in public schools, emphasizing that education has always been a state-controlled affair. She also discusses the potential consequences of dismantling the Department of Education, such as fewer protections for states and loc...