Trump supports families while Harris supports teacher unions

When it comes to education, the differences between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are stark: Trump supports parental choice, while Harris is aligned with teachers unions.

Polls indicate that a majority of Americans are in favor of school choice, marking a shift from the Democratic stronghold on education in the past.

The pandemic revealed a lot about the education system, with teachers unions advocating for prolonged school closures despite scientific evidence showing minimal COVID risks. The shift to remote learning exposed the inadequacies of public schooling.

America’s students fall behind their international peers, ranking 28th out of 37 OECD nations in math proficiency, despite higher spending per student.

Although there are dedicated educators in public schools, the inability to remove underperforming teachers due to union influence is a significant issue.

Families responded to these shortcomings by opting for alternatives like public charter schools, private schools, or homeschooling.

From 2019-20 to 2021-22, public school enrollment decreased while private school enrollment increased.

Despite the exodus from public schools, many families lack the resources to explore other educational options.

In states like New York, teacher unions hinder the growth of charter schools that offer effective alternatives to traditional public education.

The unions’ alignment with progressives promoting divisive policies and their disdain for standardized testing further complicates the education landscape.

The pandemic-induced school closures resulted in significant learning loss for children, highlighting the priorities of the teachers unions.

Trump supports school choice and appointed officials with a similar stance, while Harris maintains close ties with teachers unions and rejects school choice initiatives.

President Obama, despite union opposition, advocated for public charter schools, demonstrating a departure from the current Democratic platform’s stance against school choice.

Trump’s proposal to eliminate the federal Department of Education and support for the Educational Choice for Children Act reflect his commitment to school choice without federal interference.

Supporting legislation like the Educational Choice for Children Act is a reason to consider voting Republican in congressional races.

School choice can improve public education by incentivizing schools to compete and enhance their performance, as seen in states like Florida.

Florida’s success with school choice programs, despite lower funding compared to the national average, highlights the potential benefits of such initiatives.

Unlike the current perception of schools as job programs, schools should prioritize children’s education over adult interests, a viewpoint endorsed by Trump over Harris.

Voters have a clear choice on education policy: Trump advocates for positive change, while Harris aligns with the existing failed system supported by teachers unions.