Trump's Education Overhaul: Closing Dept. and Ending 'Wokeness'

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Donald Trump plans to use federal funding as leverage to eliminate 'wokeness' and 'left-wing indoctrination' from American schools. His education agenda includes banning lessons on gender identity and structural racism, abolishing diversity offices, and preventing transgender athletes from participating in girls' sports. Trump aims to cut funding for schools that oppose his policies and has proposed shutting down the U.S. Education Department. Critics argue his approach is politically motivated and could harm public education. Trump's plans may face legal and legislative challenges.
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- Tennessee governor backs Trump plan to nix Department of Education, sees bellwether on new school choice bill Fox News
- Trump promised to 'close' the Department of Education and pursue anti-'equity' crackdown MSNBC
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