Donald Trump has proposed shutting down the US Department of Education, arguing that education should be managed at the state level. This idea, dating back to the department’s inception in 1979, aligns with Trump’s longstanding campaign promises. While eliminating the department would require congressional action, Trump and his allies aim to achieve similar goals through executive actions. The Heritage Foundation’s “Project 2025” outlines plans to transform the department into a mere statistics agency, advocating for privatization and the removal of programs related to LGBTQ+ issues and diversity. Trump supports reducing federal funding for schools promoting critical race theory and gender ideology, advocating instead for school choice and parental rights in education.
Trump and Project 2025 are Attacking the Department of Education. How Might They Reshape US Schools?
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