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“One thing I will do very soon in the Administration is close he Department of Education in Washington, DC,” he warned Donald Trump in a video of his campaign. The now president-elect It said in the advertisement that the officials public who work in the department “they hate children“and blamed the schools for”indoctrinate children with inappropriate racial, sexual and political material“, in reference to inclusive civic education content. Trump will return to can with the branch legislation in favorbut some old guard Republicans have already said that they will not give him carte blanche, so the question is how far he can go with his electoral promise.
The best known proposal is that of ban books. This is just the tip of the iceberg of the attempt to shape the mandatory resumebut it is also a half-truth: The Executive cannot prohibit the sale of certain securities. What you can do is remove them from required reading lists and the libraries of schools and institutes. Novels like ‘1984’, by George Orwell; ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’, by Margaret Atwood, or ‘The diary of Ana Frank‘they have already begun to remove from school shelves from some of the most conservative districts. Other forms of censorship include remove chapters from American historysuch as those referring to the slaveryin response to a movement led by white parents who say that such content they make their white children feel guilty.
‘Anti-woke’ crusade
The Trump’s crusade against education part of the war declared against what he calls movement ‘woke‘ (literally, ‘the awakened’ in English, in reference derogatory to the social sector more progressive), added to the belief that a budget cut and staff of the public administration will more efficient to the system. To this end, it has recruited two billionaires, Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, to lead a new Department of Government Efficiency. But to close a department (equivalent to a ministry in Spain) you will need Congress (which points to a Republican victory but the count is still continuing) and the Senate, where there is a Republican majority of 53 seats compared to 47 Democrats.
However, you will need a supermajority of 60 out of 100 to carry out such a structural measure. The complicity of the Democrats it is unlikely; It is even doubtful that all Republicans are in favor. So the question is, will they settle for ‘no’ for an answer? Probably not. But there are other substantial reforms that they could undertake alone.
The strategy from Trump here it is similar to that of abortion: He does not say that he wants to prohibit it, but that the decision should be left in the hands of the stateswhich, in factimplies its prohibition in half the country. In education, only 10% of the budget is managed at the federal level. Still, they are some 60 billion dollars a year allocated to integration of students in a situation of poverty and with disability, and manages student loans worth 1.6 trillion dollars. The abolition of the department would leave these programs on the air.
Censorship of slavery and anti-trans
Meanwhile, Trump will put in charge of this department that he wants to close Linda McMahon, former executive of the multimillion-dollar wrestling company World Wrestling Entertainmentwho chairs a pro-Trump fundraising committee and has barely any experience in education at the local level. Trump celebrated in a statement that McMahon is going to advance two main objectives which he calls the parents’ right ‘to know’ (relating to censoring the resume) and the “universal school choice“, that would give all taxpayers the option of divert your taxes intended for the public school in your district and direct it instead to, for example, a religious schooleven in another part of the state.
“Getting boys out of women’s sports“has been another mantra of the Trump campaign, declaring the war on trans boys and girls, misrepresenting las laws of inclusion approved under the Biden Administration, which simply extended the declaration of civil rights to explain the prohibition of discriminate for reasons of gender in schools. This measure could be easily reversed by Trump.
It also seems that it will be the end of the program Biden to condone the debt of the loans university students. In 2023, when the Supreme Court made Biden stop this programTrump said it would have been “very, very unfair for the millions and millions of people who They have paid their debt with hard work“, and it seems clear that he will revoke it regardless of whether the Department of Education continues to exist.
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**Given the Supreme Court’s recent decisions on affirmative action, how might Trump’s education agenda interact with these rulings, and what are the potential implications for diversity and equity in higher education?**
## World Today News: Interview on Trump’s Education Agenda
**Introduction**
Welcome to World Today News where we delve into the most pressing issues facing our society. Today’s topic is the potential impact of Donald Trump’s proposed education reforms. We are joined by two esteemed guests to discuss the implications of these changes:
**Dr. Emily Carter**, a professor of Education Policy at the University of California, Berkeley, known for her expertise in educational equity
**Mr. David Thompson**, a legal scholar specializing in Constitutional law and education reform, and author of the book “The Future of American Education.”
Let’s begin our discussion.
**Section 1: Closing the Department of Education**
**Host:**
Mr. Thompson, Trump has stated his intention to close the Department of Education. What are the legal hurdles he might face in carrying out this ambitious plan, and what are the implications for federal funding of public schools?
**Mr. Thompson:**
**(Elaborates on the legal complexities, requiring supermajority vote, potential for legal challenges, and the impact on federal funding streams like Title I and special education)**
**Host:**
Dr. Carter, opponents argue that closing the Department of Education would severely weaken federal oversight, potentially leading to widespread disparities in education quality across states. What’s your perspective on this argument, and what alternatives might be considered?
**Dr. Carter:**
**(Expands on the role of the Department in ensuring equity, the potential for exacerbating existing inequalities, and proposes alternative models for federal oversight and support.)**
**Section 2: Curricula and Censorship**
**Host:**
Mr. Thompson, Trump campaigned on a platform of promoting “parental rights” regarding school curricula, leading to concerns about increased censorship of books and historical topics. How might this manifest in practice, and what legal challenges could arise from such attempts at content control?
**Mr. Thompson:**
**(Discusses the First Amendment implications, the potential for lawsuits from students and parents, and explores cases where content removal has been challenged in courts.)**
**Host:**
Dr. Carter, the article mentions the removal of books like “1984” and “The Handmaid’s Tale” from some school libraries.
What arguments are being made for and against these removals, and what are the broader implications for students’ access to diverse perspectives and challenging ideas?
**Dr. Carter:**
**(Explores the debates surrounding curriculum choices, the importance of exposing students to a range of viewpoints, and the potential consequences of limiting access to certain books.)**
**Section 3: School Choice and Transgender Rights**
**Host:**
Mr. Thompson, Trump proposes expanding “school choice,” allowing parents to redirect their taxes to private or religious schools. How might this impact public education funding, and what are the potential constitutional issues surrounding the use of public funds for religiously affiliated schools?
**Mr. Thompson:**
**(Discusses the legal precedent surrounding school choice initiatives, the potential for diversion of funds from already struggling public schools, and the separation of church and state concerns.)**
**Host:**
Dr. Carter, Trump has also pledged to “get boys out of women’s sports,” targeting trans athletes. What are the arguments for and against this policy, and what are its potential effects on transgender students’ well-being and participation in school activities?
**Dr. Carter:**
**(Addresses the complexities of transgender inclusion in sports, the need for policies that protect the rights and dignity of all students, and the potential for harm caused by restrictive policies.)**
**Section 4: Student Loan Debt Forgiveness***
**Host:**
Mr. Thompson, Trump has criticized President Biden’s student loan forgiveness program and promised to reverse it. What are the legal grounds for challenging this program, and what are the potential consequences for millions of Americans facing student debt burdens?
**Mr. Thompson:**
**(Elaborates on the legal arguments against the program, the role of the Supreme Court in shaping its future, and the economic implications of potential loan forgiveness cancellation.)
**Host:**
Dr. Carter, what are the broader societal implications of this ongoing debate over student loan forgiveness? How might it impact access to higher education and the economic mobility of future generations?
**Dr. Carter:**
**(Discusses the long-term economic and social consequences of high student debt, the potential for loan forgiveness to improve social mobility, and the need for comprehensive policies addressing the rising cost of education.)**
**Conclusion**
Thank you to Dr. Carter and Mr. Thompson for sharing their insights on this complex and crucial topic.
This is just the beginning of the conversation. The future of American educationstårbalancing individual liberty with the common good. We encourage you, our viewers, to continue this dialog and engage in informed discussions about the policies that shape our children’s future.
