The GOP’s War on Education: Why Republicans Fear an Informed Public

This is not just a political strategy; it’s a deliberate attempt to maintain power by keeping the public uninformed and ill-equipped to challenge the status quo.

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The GOP’s War on Education: Why Republicans Fear an Informed Public

Education is the cornerstone of a functioning democracy, empowering individuals with the knowledge to make informed decisions, engage critically with issues, and actively shape their communities and governments.

However, for the Republican Party, education has increasingly become a battleground.

Over the past decade, the GOP has launched a concerted effort to undermine public education in the United States, pushing policies that gut school funding, restrict curricula, and impose ideological agendas in classrooms.

This “war on education” is not just a political strategy; it’s a deliberate attempt to maintain power by keeping the public uninformed and ill-equipped to challenge the status quo.

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