Iowa is Blueprint for Trump’s radical plan to “close up” Dept. of Education
Des Moines, IA — During the bizarre interview with Elon Musk on Twitter, Donald Trump admitted he wants to get rid of the Department of Education and cited Iowa Republicans as the model for the country.
“Everyone should be paying attention to what’s happening to public education in Iowa, because that’s the blueprint for Donald Trump,” said Iowa Democratic Party Chair Rita Hart. “As a retired educator, I recognize how lucky I was to teach when Iowa was a national leader for public education and envied by states across the country. Now, we’re seeing schools close, educators leaving the state, teacher morale at an all time low, and millions of tax dollars being funneled to private schools. Let Iowa be a warning: if Donald Trump and Republicans get power – America’s children will be left behind!”
What’s happening in Iowa:
Des Moines Register Poll: 62% of Iowans oppose School Choice
Iowa Starting Line: Former Betsy Devost aide now Iowa’s New Education Director
Axios: Iowa no longer a destination for teachers
KCCI-TV: ‘Uncertainty’ is driving away public education employees
WOI-TV: Orient-Macksburg votes to dissolve district
The Gazette: Linn-Mar Lay off 50 as part of $2.5 million in cuts
The Gazette: Iowa City District votes to close Elementary School
The Des Moines Register: Voucher program costs twice as much
KCRG-TV: Voucher program a ‘Bait and Switch’ for Iowa Taxpayers
Iowa Democratic Party Chair Rita Hart is a retired Iowa Public School teacher. She is available to speak with interested media. Please reach out to press@iowademocrats.org to schedule an interview.
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