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Trump's plan to dismantle Education Department could hurt 90% of American students, experts warn – The Times of India
President of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), Randi Weingarten speaks during a rally in front of the Department of Education to protest budget cuts in Washington. (Getty Images) In an opinion piece published in Fox News, Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), criticizes President Donald Trump’s proposal to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education. Weingarten warns that the plan to reduce the department’s staff by nearly half and shift its responsibilities to other agencies will negatively impact 90% of public school students, particularly those from low-income families and with disabilities.According to Weingarten, the proposed cuts ... Read more