Trump and DeVos's 'Equity' Gambit Is a Trojan Horse for Privatization

How the Education Secretary's Latest Move Threatens Public Education

The Trump administration's latest education policy, the "Equity and Excellence Commission," is a thinly veiled attempt to privatize public schools, say critics. The commission, which was created by Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, is tasked with developing recommendations for how to improve equity and excellence in American education. However, critics say that the commission is stacked with pro-privatization advocates, and that its recommendations are likely to favor private schools and charter schools over traditional public schools.

DeVos has long been a proponent of school choice, which allows parents to use public funds to send their children to private schools or charter schools. She has also been a vocal critic of traditional public schools, which she has accused of being inefficient and failing to meet the needs of students. Critics say that DeVos's commission is simply a way to advance her own agenda of privatizing public education.

The commission's members include several people who have close ties to the private school industry. For example, one member is the CEO of a for-profit education company, and another is a former lobbyist for the charter school industry.

The commission's recommendations are likely to be released in the coming months. However, critics say that the commission's pro-privatization bias is already clear. For example, the commission's website states that its goal is to "promote school choice and innovation." This language is code for privatization, say critics.

If the commission's recommendations are adopted, they could have a devastating impact on public education. Traditional public schools could lose funding, and students could be forced to attend private schools or charter schools that may not be as well-funded or as accountable as traditional public schools.

Critics say that the Trump administration is trying to dismantle public education as we know it. They say that the "Equity and Excellence Commission" is just one part of this larger plan. If the commission's recommendations are adopted, it could be a major step toward privatizing public education in the United States.

Call to Action

If you are concerned about the future of public education, you can take action. You can contact your elected officials and let them know your concerns. You can also donate to organizations that are working to protect public education.

The future of public education is at stake. We must all do our part to protect it.