Consider This from NPR Trump wants to change education. What's that mean for kids?
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Sep 5, 2025 Exploring Trump's education policies reveals significant potential changes for public schools. Discussions highlight the push to abolish the Department of Education and the pressure against diversity initiatives. The impact on marginalized groups is scrutinized, especially regarding funding and support systems. Cultural conflicts in education emerge as conservative influences reshape curricula and values. Local controversies illustrate a broader national debate on acceptance and tolerance in schools, alongside the rise of private school vouchers as a contentious issue.
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Gettysburg School Board Flashpoint
- Al Moyer describes school board fights as "pretty ugly" over masking and a transitioning coach in Gettysburg.
- Local disputes over COVID masks and a transgender coach sparked intense community conflict at school board meetings.
Federal Agents At Schools
- DHS agents visited two LA elementary schools and were denied access to students by the district.
- Superintendent Alberto Carvalho disputed DHS's claim it was a welfare check on unaccompanied immigrant children.
Federalizing Local School Culture Wars
- Trump campaigned to bring the federal government into K-12 culture wars, targeting CRT and transgender policies.
- He pledged executive orders, banned transgender athletes, rescinded school immigration protections, and vowed to close the Education Department.