In a move that critics argue undermines public education, President Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order diverting precious federal resources towards private school vouchers and other school choice initiatives. This action, directing the Secretaries of Education and Labor to revise grant programs, is seen by many as a blatant favor to wealthy constituencies and a blow to underfunded public schools struggling to provide quality education.
Trump's Executive Order Drains Public Schools to Fund Private Education Choices
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Jan-31
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President Trump on Wednesday issued an executive order that prioritizes and frees up federal funding for school choice programs, directing the Secretaries of Education and Labor to "review their respective discretionary grant programs and each submit a plan" …
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Jan-31
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In a significant step forward for educational reform, President Trump issued an executive order on Wednesday to prioritize school choice, ensuring parents have the freedom to choose the best educational settings for their children. By reallocating federal grants towards school choice programs, this executive action promises to dismantle the public school monopoly and inject competition that will raise the bar for educational excellence across the nation.
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