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On schools, Trump talks DEI and trans athletes, not test scores or student loans


Published on 2025-03-06 14:22:43 - KFOR
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  • President Trump barely mentioned U.S. schools in his address to Congress on Tuesday night
  • and when he did, he was really talking about other things. The Trump administration sees academic institutions as staging grounds for significant culture war battles,

The article from MSN discusses former President Donald Trump's recent comments on education policy, focusing on his criticism of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives and transgender athletes in schools, rather than addressing more traditional educational concerns like test scores or student loan issues. Trump, speaking at a campaign event, attacked what he described as "left-wing indoctrination" in schools, specifically targeting DEI programs which he claims promote discrimination. He also voiced opposition to transgender athletes participating in sports according to their gender identity, arguing it disadvantages other athletes. This approach highlights Trump's strategy to engage with cultural and social issues in education, aligning with his broader political narrative, rather than focusing on academic performance or financial aspects of education like student loans.

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