Dutch Uncle
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Shutting down the Department of Education would primarily impact low income students, a disproportionate number of whom are American minorities. The party that wants to ban abortion is also the party that doesn't give a shit about lower-income Americans....especially if they are black or Hispanic.
This dovetails nicely with the White Nationalist agenda and Project 2025.
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"Some districts use that to lower class size, particularly for younger kids in first, second or third grade. If Title I money went away, would that impact class size for some students? It's possible," Theoharis said.
Support for students with disabilities would also be at stake, he said, noting that the department sends funds directly to schools to support these students, as well as supports research and training efforts.
"Eliminating the Department of Education, or reducing it to sort of shambles, assume it would have an impact on the education of kids with disabilities, which is a really important part of our education system," he said.
The DOE also plays a key role in civil rights enforcement, which may be at risk if the department is eliminated, as well as with Trump's orders targeting diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, he said. Some of these programs, for instance, give students of color more opportunity to attend higher education.
"The rolling back of those programs makes a higher ed experience less possible for lots of kids who have historically been excluded from higher ed," he said.
The department currently administers Title I grants, which provide financial assistance to schools serving low-income students. School districts could face budget shortfalls without these funds, potentially leading to layoffs or program cuts.
This dovetails nicely with the White Nationalist agenda and Project 2025.
DOE collapse would leave millions of teachers without funding
Trump's plan to dismantle the Department of Education could shift control to states, impacting funding for teachers and students.
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DOE Collapse Would Leave Millions of Teachers Without Funding
A key piece of DOE funding is in the form of Title I money, which typically go low-income school districts, who then decide how to best use that money within their own communities."Some districts use that to lower class size, particularly for younger kids in first, second or third grade. If Title I money went away, would that impact class size for some students? It's possible," Theoharis said.
Support for students with disabilities would also be at stake, he said, noting that the department sends funds directly to schools to support these students, as well as supports research and training efforts.
"Eliminating the Department of Education, or reducing it to sort of shambles, assume it would have an impact on the education of kids with disabilities, which is a really important part of our education system," he said.
The DOE also plays a key role in civil rights enforcement, which may be at risk if the department is eliminated, as well as with Trump's orders targeting diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, he said. Some of these programs, for instance, give students of color more opportunity to attend higher education.
"The rolling back of those programs makes a higher ed experience less possible for lots of kids who have historically been excluded from higher ed," he said.
What Would It Mean for School Teachers?
For K-12 teachers, shutting down the Department of Education could mean reduced federal funding for schools, which could affect salaries, hiring and resources.The department currently administers Title I grants, which provide financial assistance to schools serving low-income students. School districts could face budget shortfalls without these funds, potentially leading to layoffs or program cuts.