Summary

The White House is drafting an executive order to dismantle the Department of Education, aligning with Trump’s long-standing pledge.

However, Congress must approve the agency’s abolition, making its passage unlikely despite GOP control. Critics, including the National Education Association, warn this move would harm students, increase costs, and weaken protections.

GOP lawmakers have repeatedly attempted to eliminate the department since its 1979 founding.

Trump also recently signed an order expanding school choice, reinforcing the Republican agenda of decentralizing education policy.

    • Landless2029@lemmy.world
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      4 hours ago

      Its E2E messaging so no moderation.

      Since it has widespread adoption one could use it to great local groups to share info and plan protests.

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        1 hour ago

        Its E2E messaging so no moderation.

        It’s META so there’s no assurance they’re not giving you the MITM treatment.

        • Soulg@sh.itjust.works
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          May as well use it until that happens, with a pre decided on backup plan so everyone knows where to meet up again when it does