Vouchers, Patriotism and Prayer: The Trump Administration’s Plan to Remake Public Education

Under Secretary of Education Linda McMahon is leading an effort to overhaul U.S. public education, claiming the current system is failing. Rather than investing in public schools, the plan aims to dismantle the Department of Education and shift taxpayer dollars to private, religious, charter schools, and homeschooling. McMahon has appointed advisors from ultraconservative groups who advocate for instilling Christian values in public schools. The administration also seeks to promote a pro-America, "uplifting" view of history, which critics say downplays slavery and discrimination. Furthermore, the Department of Education has reduced staff in its Office for Civil Rights, prioritizing investigations differently than previous administrations, raising concerns about the protection of students' rights.

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