Senator Mike Rounds’ “Returning Education to Our States Act” proposes abolishing the US Department of Education within one year. The bill redistributes the department’s programs to other federal agencies, including Interior, Treasury, Health and Human Services, Labor, and State, based on program relevance. This action aims to return education responsibilities to states and aligns with President-elect Trump’s vision. The legislation details the specific transfer of programs across these various departments.
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President-elect Trump has nominated Linda McMahon, a former WWE executive and head of the Small Business Administration under his first term, to lead the Department of Education. McMahon, a significant Trump donor and chair of his transition team, supports expanding school choice and opposes policies like Title IX protections for transgender students and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. This appointment comes as Trump plans to significantly restructure the department, potentially shifting education control to individual states. Her confirmation would place her in charge of a $241.6 billion budget and approximately 13,000 employees.
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Vivek Ramaswamy, alongside Elon Musk, plans significant cuts to the US federal government, potentially eliminating entire agencies. Their aim includes “deleting” the Department of Education, redirecting its $80 billion budget to parents, and implementing mass deregulation. Ramaswamy emphasizes the need for swift action and expects substantial reductions in federal workforce and contractor spending. This initiative is part of a broader strategy for deep government restructuring.
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President-elect Trump has proposed eliminating the Department of Education, returning education control to the states. This plan, part of his 10-point education agenda, includes promoting Christian Nationalism, attacking teachers’ unions, and diverting public funds to private schools. Trump also intends to target diversity, equity, and inclusion programs through the Department of Justice, potentially harming Black and brown communities by hindering access to student debt relief, Pell Grants, and protections against discrimination. While Congress likely won’t vote to eliminate the Department of Education, Trump could significantly weaken it through executive actions, shifting the responsibility and burden of education funding to individual states.
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The idea of dismantling the Department of Education and replacing it with a new, free university called the “American Academy” funded by taxing, fining, and suing private universities has sparked a firestorm of criticism and concern. Many see this as a dangerous move that would leave millions of students and families in the lurch, while potentially jeopardizing the future of public education in the United States.
The proposed plan has been likened to the “American Academy” model implemented in Hungary, where the government has invested heavily in a network of facilities offering free accommodation, supplementary education, and paid work opportunities to students, aiming to cultivate a new national elite.… Continue reading
Superintendent Walters has issued a memo outlining his plan to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education. This move has sparked widespread criticism, with many arguing that it will lead to a decline in the quality of education across the country.
Walters’ memo cites several reasons for dismantling the Department of Education, including the need to “champion parents’ rights,” “end social indoctrination,” and “protect patriotism.” He claims that the department has been overstepping its bounds and has been “ruining education” for decades.
However, critics argue that Walters’ proposals are thinly veiled attempts to restrict access to quality education and to promote a narrow, conservative ideology.… Continue reading
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