US EditionMichigan teachers, parents grapple with looming uncertainty of Trump education cuts
- The U.S. Department of Education announced a workforce reduction of nearly 50%, affecting all divisions and requiring reorganization to serve constituents better.
- Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer expressed concern, saying, 'If it is improving educational outcomes, there are a lot of ways to do that as opposed to crippling the department that does education.'
- AFT Michigan President Terrance Martin warned that without federal oversight, there is a risk of widening the gap in educational opportunities, particularly for Black, brown, low-income, and rural students.
- State Superintendent Dr. Michael Rice expressed concerns about potential funding reductions because he does not believe Congress will dismantle the U.S. Department of Education.
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‘There doesn’t seem to be a rationale’: Michigan leaders react to US Department of Education cuts
The recent decision by the U.S. Department of Education to slash its workforce by nearly 50% has sparked varied reactions from Michigan’s political leaders and education experts.
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The GanderMichigan’s education board passes resolution condemning Trump orders to ‘defund’ public education
Michigan State Board of Education. March 11, 2025 | ScreenshotThe Michigan State Board of Education has passed a resolution condemning executive orders and directives by the Trump administration designed to “dismantle public education, weaken civil rights protections, and destabilize the economic security of hardworking families.” Passed at Tuesday’s meeting of the board, the resolution takes aim at Trump’s orders to “defund the U.S. Department …
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