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Trump's Cuts Threaten $30 Billion in Public Education Aid

8/5/2025

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Trump's Education Cuts

Donald Trump's administration is shaking the foundations of public education by pushing to cut diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs tied to federal funding, risking nearly $30 billion in aid and exacerbating educational inequalities. As birth rates plummet and private school options rise, districts scramble to hire consultants to lure families back to public schools, facing a growing enrollment crisis.

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New Hampshire Enrollment Surge

New Hampshire's school choice program has hit its enrollment cap of 10,000, leaving nearly 300 eager students on the waitlist. This influx could spell trouble for public school funding. In Ohio, private school vouchers drain $1 billion from the state each year, as many private institutions excel in proficiency tests, igniting debates over educational fairness.

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Trump's Education Cuts

Donald Trump's administration is shaking the foundations of public education by pushing to cut diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs tied to federal funding, risking nearly $30 billion in aid and exacerbating educational inequalities. As birth rates plummet and private school options rise, districts scramble to hire consultants to lure families back to public schools, facing a growing enrollment crisis.

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