Lost Debate The Trump Education Agenda
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Dec 3, 2024 Join Andrew Clark, president of Yes. Every Kid., and Rick Hess, a renowned education policy expert, as they dive into the evolving landscape of U.S. education under the Trump administration. They tackle the future of school choice, the implications of potentially dismantling the Department of Education, and the critical battle for educational equality. Additionally, Clark and Hess discuss the complexities of bipartisan support in education reform and examine how media scrutiny impacts policy decisions. Can real change overcome deep political divides?
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Colorado Ballot Measure Flaw
- The Colorado ballot measure framed school choice as a positive right, similar to Bernie Sanders' view on healthcare.
- This framing, using tax money to dictate choices, alienated both conservatives and liberals.
Universal vs. Limited School Choice
- Universal school choice programs with broad options enjoy high support (mid-70%).
- Support drops significantly when programs are capped or limited to private schools.
Shifting Political Landscape on ESAs
- Many Democrats now see ESAs as the inevitable future of education and are considering how to adapt.
- Texas, despite being expected to expand ESAs, faces internal political complexities.