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    Republicans attack public schools. Trump is no exception

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    We must recognize the danger of allowing education to become the victim of political rhetoric. And we must continue to fight for equal access to education, not use it as a weapon.

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    Former President Donald Trump is using public education as a weapon in his campaign for the White House, continuing to fight against DEI Programs and even threaten to close the Ministry of Education.

    He is not alone.

    The Republican Party has consistently attacked public schools and teachers unions while promoting vouchers and other initiatives that drain resources from classrooms. The idea of close the Ministry of Education has been a GOP rallying cry for decades.

    I recently watched a interview with Trump on “Fox & Friends” during which he said: “We’re going to take the Department of Education, shut it down, I’m going to shut it down.” »

    Trump’s vow reflects a broader agenda, such as that outlined in the Project 2025 of the Heritage Foundationaimed at reducing federal oversight in education and limiting public spending on essential services.

    Notice: Our military deserves to vote. Trump is trying to take away their right to do so.

    Republicans have long criticized the Department of Education

    THE The Ministry of Education was founded in 1979 under President Jimmy Carter’s administration to help improve access to education and increase federal funding for schools.

    Republicans criticized its creation, saying it was an overreach of the federal government’s role and an expansion of bureaucracy.

    Although efforts to disband the department have failed, the idea of ​​eliminating it maintains the small-government rhetoric used by the Republican Party during election season.

    Republicans say the federal presence in education stifles creativity, inflates spending and undermines local governance.

    Federal Oversight Helps Ensure Equality in Education

    But the federal government provides funding for education this includes student loans, special education grants, and Title I dollars for schools that serve low-income students.

    Closing the department could potentially take away billions of dollars in federal money that school districts depend on.

    Notice: Low salary and high expectations. My life as a teacher has left me frustrated. And grateful.

    Since its inception, the department has enforced civil rights laws in education, ensuring that students with disabilities, minorities, and other marginalized groups receive equal treatment and opportunity.

    Eliminating this oversight would remove federal protections for these groups and lead to more disparities in our nation’s public schools.

    As Americans, we must recognize the danger of allowing education to become the victim of political rhetoric. And we must continue to fight for equal access to education, not use it as a weapon.

    Marla Bautista is a military columnist at USA TODAY.

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