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FEDERAL POLICY REVIEW 1 Federal Policy Review: Education Priorities Jessica Pociask Liberty University EDUC 643 Dr. Thomas Brittain February 4, 2024

FEDERAL POLICY REVIEW 2 Federal Policy Review: Education Priorities In a recent speech, Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona acknowledged the significant role of states and local school districts in shaping education policy, Secretary Cardona emphasized that the federal government only contributes 9% of education funding, leaving substantial control at the state and local levels. He focused on two key areas for partnership between the federal government and the states: mental health and workforce development. Highlighting the alarming rise in youth suicide rates and mental health challenges exacerbated by the pandemic, Cardona urged states to tap into available funds for school-based mental health services like Medicaid. Secretary Cordona’s second point was the opportunity to align K-12 education with workforce development. Cardona encouraged a shift in education as a driving force in economic growth. He stressed the need for career-connected learning and options beyond a traditional four-year degree. He called for a “reimagining” of the high school experience with internships and externships that emphasize the importance of preparing students with relevant skills making them career ready. Further, he expressed the Department of Education's commitment to providing resources and support for states to align their visions with available federal funds, ultimately seeking to evolve education systems to meet the demands of future careers and maximize the potential of all students. As a Christian parent, the public school’s position on mental health appears to be a slippery slope. In Deuteronomy, Moses tells the Israelites, “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children”, (New International Version, 2019, Deuteronomy 6:4-9). Further, the Apostle Paul in his letter to the Ephesians state, “Fathers, do not provoke your

FEDERAL POLICY REVIEW 3 children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord”, (New International Version, 2019, Ephesians 6:4). To the understanding of this author, the Bible instructs that the parents are principally responsible the upbringing and education of their children. While the idea that public schools can provide mental health services to children appears to be honorable and morally just, it also should raise several questions and concerns for the Christian parent. Firstly, will the students be offered faith-based mental health support, or will the support be rendered via secular sources? Further, to what end is such mental health support offered? In far too many public-school districts, parents take a backseat to the individual rights of their children. According to Torres (2023), there are over 10 million American children attending public schools are in districts that require employees to hide students' gender transitions from their parents. Ultimately, the slippery slope that encompasses the offering of mental health services to children in public schools should heighten the awareness of Christian parents who (Dunham, 2022), who, according to the Bible, must bring their children up “in the discipline and instruction of the Lord” as their primary objective. To Secretary Cardona’s second point of aligning K-12 education with workforce development, this author fears that the short sightedness of the Secretary will simply lead to the inverse situation to the nation’s current workforce issues. According to the Director of Global Employment Policy and Special Initiatives at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Stephanie Ferguson, we have 9.5 million job openings in the United States, but only 6.5 million unemployed workers (2024). Ferguson goes on to state that the greatest shortage of workers can be found in the blue-collar, skilled labor sector. As a parent, it is imperative to impart a sense of resiliency and hope in our children. In education, that hope come in the form of the tried-and-true American Dream. If a person works hard enough, they can achieve anything. However, the

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FEDERAL POLICY REVIEW 4 pathway that Secretary Cardona suggests limits the horizon for too many students while filling the job shortage in the blue-collar, skilled trades. Rather than pushing into rural communities and marrying their school systems to big tech manufacturers, school systems ought to create multiple pathways to graduation, college, and career. While the School District of Osceola County in Central Florida offers a myriad of career pathways across 17 high schools, they also offer JROTC, Dual Enrollment through Valencia College, as well as Advanced Placement and ACCEL. Further, the school district understands that the pathway for any specific student may not be available at their home-zoned school, and therefore offer parents and student the opportunity to attend any school throughout the district through their Choice and Innovation programs. While Secretary Cordona offers, what superficially appears to be common sense initiatives designed to enhance educational outcomes and serve students, it must be examined through a Biblical lens and with discernment. The mental well being of our children should always be a priority, but not at the expense of parental oversight. Similarly, career readiness should be great importance for all students, but not by limiting their academic and professional potential. Ultimately, parents must remain vigilant and at the ready to support and motivate their students no matter the situation or the cost.

FEDERAL POLICY REVIEW 5 References Answers in Genesis. (2021). Developing a biblical worldview in our children. Answers in Genesis. https://answersingenesis.org/train-up-a-child/raising-godly-children/developing- a-biblical-worldview-in-our-children/ Bible Gateway. (20 C.E., 2019). New International Version. BibleGateway.com . Bible Gateway; Bible Gateway. https://www.biblegateway.com/ Department of Education Priorities | C-SPAN.org . (2023, November 8). Www.c-Span.org. https://www.c-span.org/video/?531707-1/department-education-priorities ( Department of Education Priorities | C-SPAN.org , 2023) Dunham, G. (2022, April 28). Mental health awareness . Focus on the Family. https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/mental-health-awareness/ Ferguson, S. (2022, February 7). Understanding America’s labor shortage . U.S. Chamber of Commerce. https://www.uschamber.com/workforce/understanding-americas-labor- shortage Torres, M. (2023, July 8). Whether you like it or not . City Journal. https://www.city-journal.org/article/transgender-secrecy-policies-at-public- schools#:~:text=More%20than%2010%20million%20American

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