Staff ReportsWhile the nation buzzes over the latest developments from President-elect Trump, his newly released Eleven Point Education Plan offers a refreshing blueprint for conservative parents desperate to regain control over their kids’ education. Released in a video via X on November 10, 2024, this plan digs right into the heart of what many Americans believe—a return to basics, respect for parental rights, and an end to Washington’s meddling in local school affairs.
This plan isn’t just some haphazard collection of ideas; it mirrors Chapter Seven of the Republican Platform, created by Trump’s own team. With nine points in the Republican Education Platform, Trump has expanded upon this with two additional points focusing on crucial workforce development elements: invaluable internships and career counseling. It seems the man really understands that a good education goes hand in hand with equipping kids for the workforce.
Among the eleven points is a delightful array of sanity. For starters, there’s the insistence that parents have the right to oversee their children’s education—what a concept! This entails empowering local boards to select top-notch educators while also having the gumption to let the subpar ones go. Gone are the days when kids are simply passing through classrooms focusing more on political indoctrination than foundational skills like reading and math. A revival of teaching students to love their country? Now that’s a lesson long overdue.
Another noteworthy point is the commitment to restore prayer in schools. It’s an eye-roll moment that this even needs stating, yet here we are, needing to give approval to the simple act of prayer. Furthermore, Trump’s plan includes making schools safe sanctuaries free from drugs and violence, advocating for the immediate expulsion of any violent students. It’s hard to imagine why this would ever be a controversial stance.
Yet, the jewel in this crown is the full-throated support for school choice. For decades, Republicans have championed this cause, recognizing that parents should have the ultimate authority over where and how their children are educated. The plan’s discussion around giving parents the freedom to choose alternative schools is like a breath of fresh air for those weary of government schools’ indoctrination tactics. However, there’s a clear warning—once government dollars get involved, there’s a risk that alternative education will begin to echo the very same issues it was meant to escape.
An intriguing thought arises regarding the method of returning control back to the states. Trump’s blueprint hints at implementing block grants tied to specific educational requirements, raising eyebrows about potential strings attached to state funding. It’s imperative to remember that once the feds come around with their checks, they’re also ready to peddle their regulations. A tempting alternative involves states opting out of federal funds while allowing their citizens tax credits—a more palatable way for parents to fund their children’s education without federal strings.
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Political maneuvering is already underway. Some red states are contemplating refusing federal funds to dodge liberal demands, nudging the conversation toward the abolishment of federal involvement in education altogether. There’s a flicker of hope that bipartisan support could soon fuel this movement. Unfortunately, some Republicans are caught up with the notion that Trump’s plan could enhance education on a national level, risking federal intervention that could undo any progress made.
While America’s path to restoring education lies heavily on the shoulders of those advocating for local control over government influence, it’s a fight worth taking on for the sake of preserving the nation’s core values. Each state has the potential for improvement, but that chance must first be disentangled from the clutches of the federal government.
