Trump's Executive Orders Shake Up Education with School Choice and Curriculum Overhaul

President Trump has signed two significant executive orders impacting the U.S. education system. The first order emphasizes school choice, while the second targets the exclusion of so-called 'anti-American' ideologies from curricula. Critics argue this could undermine public education and limit discussions on race and gender equality.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 30-01-2025 06:13 IST | Created: 30-01-2025 06:13 IST
Trump's Executive Orders Shake Up Education with School Choice and Curriculum Overhaul

President Donald Trump enacted two executive orders aimed at reshaping U.S. education, prioritizing parental choice and restricting perceived 'anti-American' curriculum content.

The first directive instructs the Department of Education to support initiatives that empower parental choice in school selection, aligning with conservative calls for educational reform.

The second order seeks to prohibit Federal funds use for curricula addressing 'gender ideology,' sparking concerns over potential limitations on educational discussions about race and equity.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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