Why rural schools in the US deserve more than the ‘middle of nowhere’ treatment: A closer look at education beyond the city – Times of India

Why rural schools in the US deserve more than the ‘middle of nowhere’ treatment: A closer look at education beyond the city – Times of India

Representational (AI generated) Rural schools in the United States are often overlooked in national education policies and reforms, which tend to focus on urban and suburban areas. Despite educating 20% of the nation’s students, rural schools face challenges stemming from misconceptions and a lack of targeted resources. According to a report by The Conversation, known…

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Will dismantling Department of Education fix the plummeting literacy rates in the US? – Times of India

Will dismantling Department of Education fix the plummeting literacy rates in the US? – Times of India

Vivek Ramaswamy (Reuters Photo) In the wake of the 2024 presidential election, President-elect Donald Trump has reiterated his commitment to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), a promise that has sparked considerable debate among policymakers and educators. Vivek Ramaswamy, appointed to lead the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) alongside Elon Musk, has been particularly…

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The Purge: Why Donald Trump wants to slash bureaucracy in the US

The Purge: Why Donald Trump wants to slash bureaucracy in the US

US President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to restructure government agencies and slash bureaucracy, setting up the Department of Government Efficiency with billionaire executive Elon Musk and tech entrepreneur and former Republican presidential contender Vivek Ramaswamy at the helm. Nicknamed DOGE after a popular meme and Musk’s favourite cryptocurrency, it will not be a federal department….

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