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Teacher layoffs, bigger classes: Potential federal education cuts could hit GOP's base hardest


Published on 2025-01-16 14:20:47 - CNN
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  • It's the sort of place where President-elect Donald Trump's "America First" message resonated - but also where some of his proposed policies could hit hardest, especially his promise to eliminate the Department of Education and slash federal funds to public schools.

The article from CNN, published on January 16, 2025, discusses former President Donald Trump's proposal to overhaul the education funding system in the United States. Trump's plan includes redirecting federal education funds to support school choice initiatives, such as vouchers and charter schools, aiming to give parents more control over where their children attend school. This proposal would significantly alter the current funding model, which primarily allocates money to public schools based on enrollment and specific federal programs. Critics argue that this could lead to underfunding of public schools, particularly in low-income areas, while supporters believe it would foster competition and improve educational outcomes by allowing funds to follow the student. The article also mentions reactions from various stakeholders, including educators, politicians, and parents, highlighting the contentious nature of the debate over education funding and policy.

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