2025 Fall Fellow

Charlisa Penzak

Charlisa is a student at Groves High School in Beverly Hills, Michigan, with interests in economic, foreign, and education policy. An avid debater, forensicator, and Model UN member, she is passionate about political science and hopes to pursue a career in public service.

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Abolish or Reform? The Future of America’s Department of Education

Capstone Project

American students face widening achievement gaps and learning losses intensified by the pandemic, raising concerns about the nation’s educational performance in math, reading, and science. At the same time, debates over the role of the federal government, including proposals to reduce or eliminate the Department of Education (ED), have intensified. This brief examines the ED’s responsibilities, evaluates its strengths and weaknesses, and explores policy reforms to improve student outcomes and strengthen the nation’s education system.

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