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Established in 1979 by Jimmy Carter, the Department of Education has long been criticized from multiple angles. Its origin is often viewed as politically motivated—intended as a concession to teachers’ unions during Democrat primaries—to foster union influence and policy aligned more with left-wing agendas than with the foundational principles of American education. Since its inception, critics argue the department has become a bastion of radical progressive ideology rather than a supporter of effective, equitable education systems.