Public policy
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Public education is considered the great equalizer in the United States, an avenue for upward mobility and continuation of our democracy. Society benefits from a well-educated populace. Because of this, education policy debates are fraught with concerns about equity of access to education.
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Part I. States may play a large role in education policy but there is no doubt that federal dollars impact education.
Research President Trump’s federal education funding proposals for the current fiscal year. How might it impact services such as student loans, Pell grants, and private charter schools? Should education policy remain primarily a state and local government concern, or should the federal government be involved?
President Trump appointed Betsy DeVos as Secretary of Education. Why was her appointment controversial? Discuss the implications that her appointment has on public education and student loan borrowers.
Part II. Visit COVID-19’s Impact on Education and Workforce Policy (https://www.newamerica.org/education-policy/collections/covid-19s-impact-education-and-workforce-policy/). Select an article of interest to summarize and discuss. Be sure to include the name and hyperlink for your article.
