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Randi Weingarten Warns Trump’s Education Department Closure Could Boost School Choice Vouchers

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Randi Weingarten Warns Trump’s Education Department Closure Could Boost School Choice Vouchers

Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, voiced her concerns that President Trump’s plan to abolish the Department of Education could redirect funding to school choice vouchers. She criticized the move as a “tax credit” benefiting wealthy families already in private schools, fueling the debate over the future of education funding and reform. As Trump pushes for more school choice options, supporters argue it’s a necessary step for better educational opportunities, while opponents fear it exacerbates inequality.


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