US EditionTop Democrats, unions condemn upcoming Trump order to dismantle Education Department
- President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon to close the Department of Education and transfer its authority to states, creating uncertainty about its functions and services, as noted by multiple stakeholders.
- Representatives Bobby Scott and Gerald Connolly criticized the order as illegal, claiming it usurps Congressional authority and goes against the majority opinion, which is against closing the Department, according to a Quinnipiac University poll that showed 60% opposition.
- Higher education leaders expressed concerns that Trump's order adds to confusion for students and institutions, with Kara Freeman stating it could discourage students from pursuing college due to uncertainties surrounding federal aid responsibilities.
- Superintendent Chris Reykdal remarked that Trump's plan demonstrates a disregard for public education and civil rights, calling for state-level education investment and questioning the impacts on rural districts and funding.
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Connecticut lawmakers prepare for all scenarios if Department of Education funding is cut
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — As they craft a state budget that will send billions of sought-after dollars to local school districts, lawmakers in Hartford diverged sharply in their responses to President Donald Trump's executive order to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education. Democrats like State Rep. Jenn Leeper, the co-chair of the legislature's Education Committee, are planning for a "worst case scenario." How will Trump’s executive ord…
Teachers’ Unions Put Their Own Interests Over Students Futures! Union Boss Randi Weingarten Threatens Lawsuit After President Trump’s Order Dismantling the Incompetent Board of Education!
Randi Weingarten’s threat of legal action against President Trump’s executive order to dismantle the Department of Education raises critical questions about the priorities of teachers' unions over the future of American students.
Underly campaign: Lobbyist Brittany Kinser thinks she can “talk” her way out of Trump’s $1 billion cut to Wisconsin schools
MADISON – After refusing to answer direct questions about the devastating education cuts already hitting Wisconsin schools, lobbyist Brittany Kinser is now claiming she can fix it all by simply having a conversation. In response to Donald Trump’s order to...
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Parents of students with disabilities are fearful of cuts as Trump dismantles Department of Education
Parents of students with disabilities along with their teachers and advocates were left wondering what comes next after President Donald Trump directed Secretary of Education Linda McMahon to dismantle her department on Thursday.
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