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Supporters of abolition view the department as a bureaucratic and ideological leviathan, fostering policies that undermine traditional values. They emphasize that despite increased budgets, national test scores have stagnated or declined, revealing systemic inefficiencies. They contend that education is more than just rote learning; it’s a battleground over the soul of America’s culture. The very realm where values are transmitted and worldview shaped, making reform or abolition of the department a foundational step toward cultural renewal.