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Trump Defends Education Cuts, Critics Warn of Risks

3/13/2025

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President Trump staunchly defended the Department of Education's decision to lay off over 1,300 employees, citing inefficiency as the driving force. He believes transferring educational control to states will strengthen the school system. However, critics fear these cuts will jeopardize funding for at-risk students, threatening vital civil rights protections and special education services.

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President Trump staunchly defended the Department of Education's decision to lay off over 1,300 employees, citing inefficiency as the driving force. He believes transferring educational control to states will strengthen the school system. However, critics fear these cuts will jeopardize funding for at-risk students, threatening vital civil rights protections and special education services.