Attack on the Department of Education: the role in the lives of American children is under threat!
5 february 2025 в 06:37
The Department of Education plays a key role in the lives of American children. It is a federal agency that provides funding for education from grades 1 to 12, special education programs, and school improvement plans. It also provides Pell grants and federal student loans for college students nationwide. This important department is currently under threat from the new administration. Learn more about the important role of the department in students' lives below!
The Department of Education «promotes student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness, by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access for students of all ages», - according to the official Department of Education website.
The mission of the Department of Education is to «ensure access to equal educational opportunities, improve the quality of education, improve coordination of federal education programs», - and much more, according to the official Department of Education website.
According to various sources, the Department of Education employs around 4,400 staff members. It is the smallest cabinet-level department.
Donald Trump plans to eliminate the Department of Education through an executive order, however, since the department was created by Congress, Congress must pass a law to close it. During a press briefing in the Oval Office, Trump told the press: «We spend more money per student than any other country in the world, and we are at the bottom of the list. Let the states manage the schools», - as reported by CNN.
This is not the first time Trump has spoken out about the Department of Education. During his campaign, he stated: «We will drain the swamp of government education and stop the abuse of taxpayer dollars for indoctrinating America’s youth with things you don’t want our youth to hear», - according to CNN. The Department of Education receives only about 2% of the federal budget, according to various sources.
Last week, Republicans introduced bill H.R. 899 in an attempt to eliminate the department, which proposes its liquidation by December 31, 2026, however, it is expected that the Senate will use a filibuster to block the passage of the law, according to Forbes.
The Department of Education was established by former President Jimmy Carter in 1979. When Ronald Reagan came to power, he also had a program to eliminate the department, but he was unable to do so because of Congress
The Department of Education «promotes student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness, by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access for students of all ages», - according to the official Department of Education website.
The mission of the Department of Education is to «ensure access to equal educational opportunities, improve the quality of education, improve coordination of federal education programs», - and much more, according to the official Department of Education website.
According to various sources, the Department of Education employs around 4,400 staff members. It is the smallest cabinet-level department.
Donald Trump plans to eliminate the Department of Education through an executive order, however, since the department was created by Congress, Congress must pass a law to close it. During a press briefing in the Oval Office, Trump told the press: «We spend more money per student than any other country in the world, and we are at the bottom of the list. Let the states manage the schools», - as reported by CNN.
This is not the first time Trump has spoken out about the Department of Education. During his campaign, he stated: «We will drain the swamp of government education and stop the abuse of taxpayer dollars for indoctrinating America’s youth with things you don’t want our youth to hear», - according to CNN. The Department of Education receives only about 2% of the federal budget, according to various sources.
Last week, Republicans introduced bill H.R. 899 in an attempt to eliminate the department, which proposes its liquidation by December 31, 2026, however, it is expected that the Senate will use a filibuster to block the passage of the law, according to Forbes.
The Department of Education was established by former President Jimmy Carter in 1979. When Ronald Reagan came to power, he also had a program to eliminate the department, but he was unable to do so because of Congress
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