Let’s Get Ready to Rumble… On Trump and Education

As the dust settles on the results of the 2024 Presidential Election, one of the most disappointing aspects of Donald Trump’s victory is the potential impact of his educational policies according to campaign promises heard for the months leading up to his victory. While there is much speculation about what changes he may actually have the power to make and what political points he spewed to satisfy his base of voters, let’s dive into what changes he’s discussing and what their possible outcomes may be for the educational equity of Black and Brown students as we know it.Dismantling the Department of EducationOne of the most egregious claims made by Donald Trump has been his promise to dismantle the Department of Education (DOE). In an effort to create more equitable opportunities in education, President Jimmy Carter established the DOE in 1979. Acknowledging the need to provide necessary resources to the most vulnerable students in the educational ecosystem, the DOE funds resource-limited campuses with two of the biggest programs like Title I, which supports low-income schools, and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).& Most Americans believe that a shared value for the education of our children is collectively necessary for the...