Tag: school choice
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Trump’s Budget Proposal: $9 Billion Cut from Public Education, More Funds for Private Schools
Get Pregnant Fast In a significant budget proposal, President Donald Trump has outlined plans to slash $9 billion, or 13 percent, from public education funding while simultaneously channeling more resources into private schools. This move has raised eyebrows and sparked outrage among educators and parents alike, as it seems to favor the affluent at the…
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You’re Mistaken, Betsy DeVos: Schools Aren’t Businesses
Get Pregnant Fast In her recent remarks, Betsy DeVos, the Secretary of Education and a billionaire conservative benefactor, likened choosing a school for your child to selecting between Uber, Lyft, or a traditional taxi service. This comparison, however, is not just misguided; it reveals a troubling perspective on education that undermines public schools and the…
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Betsy DeVos Is NOT the Right Choice for Education Secretary
Get Pregnant Fast As I sit down to watch the confirmation hearing for Betsy DeVos on C-SPAN, I can’t help but feel a surge of frustration. I lift my cozy slipper, ready to express my discontent, and I call out to my partner in the kitchen, “This is outrageous! She’s not an educator and shows…
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What Really Matters When Choosing Your Child’s Elementary School
Get Pregnant Fast A year and a half ago, my partner and I began contemplating the elementary school options for our son. Given his specific medical needs, we opened Google Maps to find a school conveniently located near both his hospital and our home. Fortunately, we found a fantastic school almost perfectly situated between the…