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Should America Abolish Its Schools of Education?

The Sweet Tea Series·Texas Public Policy Foundation·6 August 2026·27 min

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After years of failing both students and educators, is it time to change the way we are teaching the teachers?In this episode, Ariana Guajardo sits down with Kate Bierly, Director of the Next Generation Texas Campaign at the Texas Public Policy Foundation, to discuss her latest research on schools of education and how they've failed both teachers and students.From grade inflation, declining academic standards, and ideological indoctrination, Kate explains how schools of education have changed over the past century and what Texas can do to prepare better teachers.Kate Bierly's research on Education Schools: https://www.texaspolicy.com/education-schools-low-standards-high-indoctrination-zero-results/