Consider This from NPR What happens if the Education Department is abolished?
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Feb 21, 2025 The podcast dives into the controversial proposal to abolish the Department of Education, unveiling President Trump's motivations and the potential fallout. Former education secretaries weigh in on its vital role in promoting educational equality. Discussion points include the department's responsibilities in civil rights and accountability. Moreover, the implications of cutting diversity initiatives are explored, alongside concerns about declining student performance, highlighting the urgent need for a national conversation on education.
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Trump's Mandate for Education Department
- President Trump told Linda McMahon, his education secretary pick, that a "great job" meant eliminating the department.
- McMahon, former WWE CEO, previously served as the Small Business Administration administrator.
Department of Education's Role
- The Department of Education oversees billions in funding for low-income families and disabled students.
- Trump's goal is not to defund programs, but to increase efficiency.
Department of Education Funding Cuts
- Elon Musk's Doge team has been impacting the Department of Education, cutting research funding and accessing internal systems.
- Funding cuts also target teacher training on topics deemed inappropriate, including critical race theory.