House Republicans seek 80% cut to federal program for students from low-income families
House Republicans seek 80% cut to federal program for students from low-income families
The proposal, part of a broader package of GOP-supported spending reductions, would cut Title I spending for low-income schools by 80%. It’s another sign that Republicans are increasingly frustrated with how public schools are funded, what they teach, and their response to COVID.
Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives want to dramatically slash funding for Title I, the long-running federal program that sends money to schools based on the number of children from low-income families that they serve.
A bill advanced by a Republican-controlled House subcommittee on Friday seeks to cut Title I grants by 80% or nearly $15 billion.
Republicans just keep writing the Democrat talking points for the next election.
Why are people voting for this kind of crap?
It blows my mind and I'm not even affected by it.
There's an ongoing trend for Republicans saying "public education doesn't work" so they can privatize the money going to public schools instead. The thing they don't say is that it doesn't work as well as it could partially because of them. They would also rather students go to private schools and, in general, get a worse education because it keeps them stupid and many private schools won't teach them critical thinking (religious schools especially, for example). This will make them more likely to continue the family tradition of voting republican, because "that's just what we do and the democrats are evil."
- People going to private schools and homeschooling shows better results in both test scores and future success rates.
When we see school districts closing AP and other honor programs because of equity, do you not see how, as a parent, you'd want more of a choice of sending your kids to better schools?
Basically, the argument from the left is that they want to control what the kids are learning, and can't control private/homeschooling education, and it might teach the kids something they don't want them to learn. Whether that's because they think the private schools are all religious cult institutions, or because they think every parent wants to homeschool their kids to be racist.
But regardless, the studies show that private schools and homeschooling is better for success of the individuals. Having ways that parents can have more of an option of a specialized school would be good for most families.
A mixture of social conservatives voting against "wokeness," unrestricted guns rights and anti-abortion one-issue voters, and people that misguidedly believe the Republicans are better for the economy keep the party chugging along in elections.
Don't forget old people glued to FOX News telling them "Democrats are evil" 24/7.
If only the Democrats could pull their heads out of their asses long enough to make a coherent statement.
The problem is we just squeaked by in the last couple elections. We need blow out wins so jackasses like Sinema and Manchin can't screw us over for years when we get a majority. We need super majorities.
It sucks, because I love when representatives deviate from their party and vote on the other side.
That's what bipartisanship is - to look at issues and what the bills are instead of just uniformly voting on legislation.
It sucks because people hate the two party system, but if there's anyone on their side that votes on the other, they're just jackasses screwing their party over. That shouldn't be our perspective.
Most Democrats remain staunchly neoliberal. They won't slash the funding to hurt black people but they will slash funding if it means there's more public funds for them to shove into their own pockets.
Better than the fascists and racists, but not by nearly enough.
Yes, what Republicans do is Democrats' fault🙄
Oh please. Spare me your high horse. I'm a lifelong Democrat, and no one can snatch defeat from the jaws of victory like the DNC. We could be using all the nefarious shit the GOP does against them at every turn, but what do we do?
Consistently take the softboy high route, because gods forbid we oFfEnD aNyOnE.
"Republicans on the subcommittee said in a messaging document, because some COVID relief funding provided to schools ”remains unspent and further investments will not be provided until these funds are used responsibly.”
Not saying I agree with them, or think they have the best plans for our school system, but I can see asking for some fiscal responsibility when given these funds.