What A Day Will U.S. Public Schools Survive Trump?
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Feb 18, 2025 Randi Weingarten, the President of the American Federation of Teachers, passionately advocates for public education amid challenges from the Trump administration. She discusses the potential devastation of dismantling the Department of Education, emphasizing the risks to safety and support for low-income and rural students. Weingarten critiques proposed voucher systems that may deepen educational inequities and highlights the critical need for federal funding to protect students' rights and education quality.
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Department of Education's Role
- The Department of Education aims to level up opportunities, not directly run schools.
- It focuses on supporting disadvantaged students, like those with disabilities or in low-income areas.
Funding for Disadvantaged Students
- The Department of Education provides crucial funding for students in need, such as those with disabilities, in rural areas, or from low-income backgrounds.
- It also funds programs like STEM and Pell Grants, aiming to create equal opportunities.
Teacher Frustration
- Teachers across the political spectrum are frustrated with the proposed cuts to the Department of Education.
- They believe the focus should be on improving their ability to meet students' needs.