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Trump's Education Cuts Threaten Funding for Vulnerable Students

3/9/2025

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Maryland educators are alarmed by President Trump's proposal to dismantle the Department of Education, warning it could jeopardize vulnerable students. With $2.1 billion in annual funding at stake, local budgets face potential turmoil, risking larger class sizes and stunted hiring. Critics contend this move threatens democratic values and misrepresents the department's vital financial contributions.

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Story summary

Maryland educators are alarmed by President Trump's proposal to dismantle the Department of Education, warning it could jeopardize vulnerable students. With $2.1 billion in annual funding at stake, local budgets face potential turmoil, risking larger class sizes and stunted hiring. Critics contend this move threatens democratic values and misrepresents the department's vital financial contributions.