Education Policy’s Hidden Impact on the Election

Cato scholar Neal McCluskey has written new perspective on the election. His recent blog post covers how education policy, although not a top issue in polling, played a significant role in this election cycle. Here are the main takeaways:

• Transgender Athlete Policies: Controversy over Title IX’s interpretation on transgender athletes in school sports highlights education’s role in the culture war.
• Federal vs. Local Control: National regulations impose a one-size-fits-all approach, intensifying value conflicts across communities.
• Case for School Choice: Allowing communities to make education decisions could reduce division and better align with local values.
• Momentum for Choice: While some referenda on school choice failed, public support is high, showing momentum toward a more flexible, peaceable education system.

Take a look at the full post [here], and feel free to reach out if you’d like to speak with Neal directly.

Josh Grossman
Cato Institute
Executive Dir. Communications & Marketing
pr@​cato.​org