So what many people don’t understand is what the new DOGE (see my previous toot) cutting things like the department of education would do. First note: this congress puts all the weird shit I will reference into play because we live in crazyland.
1. They’re not an official department. Congress needs to create true departments. They will most likely be an advisory committee.
2. They cannot change funding for the DoE. Congress needs to do that (see my earlier note).
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3. The things they could cut in “leaving it up to the states” would likely impact the states they won most directly. Say what you will about New York or California, but they could fund stuff that Mississippi can not.
4. This will impact things like early-childhood education, disability programs, after-school education, college preparation, trade and vocational schools, school lunch programs and test preparation.
5. This will also affect state schools. The University of California system is probably the greatest public education system in the US and easily a top 10 in the world. Drastic funding cuts. California might be able to manage. But what about state schools in other countries? Their locals can’t often afford out-of-state tuition so state schools offer a good option for higher education.
7. (Almost done, I promise). The numerous educators, administrative staff and supporting staff would flood the job market or be forced into what was still funded.
Source: Many friends and family in the education industry.
JFC “School’s Out For Summer” by Alice Cooper just came on my playlist and it’s TOO FUCKING SOON.