Here’s the latest entry in America’s never-ending culture war series: Texas and Florida are trying to exclude certain Islamic schools from school voucher programs due to alleged ties to CAIR (the Council on American-Islamic Relations). Supporters say this is about protecting taxpayer money and avoiding even the possibility of funding problematic organizations. Critics say it’s…
Why Workforce Pell Grants Are a Win for America’s Soul and Economy
Today we’re popping the hood on a provision in the OBBBA that introduces “Workforce Pell Grants” specifically aimed at students heading to trade schools, while also tightening eligibility requirements for traditional Pell Grants. Now, this isn’t just another reshuffling of paperwork or an academic reshuffle cooked up by folks who’ve never touched a shovel or…
Student Loans: Simplified or Sabotaged?
Today, we’re diving into a provision in the OBBBA that streamlines federal student loan repayment into two simplified plans, ends Federal Direct subsidized loans for undergraduates, and curtails the Secretary of Education’s regulatory authority over colleges and universities. All told, it aims to reduce federal expenditures by $330 billion over the next decade. That’s not…
The Case for Dismantling the Department of Education
Well, folks, it looks like President-elect Trump is stirring the pot again, this time with plans to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education. Depending on who you ask, this is either the end of the world as we know it or the second coming of small-government common sense. As an independent Christian conservative, I find…
Linda McMahon as Education Secretary: Bold Vision or Risky Gamble?
President-elect Donald Trump's decision to nominate Linda McMahon as Secretary of Education has certainly raised eyebrows. McMahon, co-founder of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) and former head of the Small Business Administration (SBA), brings a unique blend of business acumen and political experience to the table. Let's dive into the pros, cons, and controversies surrounding this…
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