The Real Cost of Dismantling Public Eduction with former U.S. Secretary of Education, John B. King

What if the federal government walked away from public education? That’s not a hypothetical—it’s part of a real plan gaining traction right now. In this episode, we break down what it actually means to defund and dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, and why it could upend the future for millions of students. Former Secretary of Education John B. King Jr. joins us to cut through the noise and explain, in human terms, what’s at risk—from student aid to civil rights protections to the very idea of equal opportunity. We also talk about King’s new book, Teacher by Teacher, and the everyday educators who shape lives in ways most people never see. You’ll hear stories that might remind you of your favorite teacher—and see just how fragile the systems are that allow those stories to happen. If you think this issue doesn’t affect you, think again. Because the decisions being made right now might change everything. Learn more about Dr. King at johnbkingjr.com. Support the Show - Become a Patron! Help us grow and become a Patron today: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Real Cost of Dismantling Public Eduction with former U.S. Secretary of Education, John B. King is an episode from Smart People Podcast by Smart People Industries.

This episode is 48:08 long.

This episode was published on May 23, 2025.

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