Education Policy | Brookings
K-12 education faced controversies during the pandemic, with Republicans criticizing Democrats for slow school reopenings. Democrats are now more vocal about education, while Republicans push for private school vouchers. Democratic platform lacks specifics, opposes private-school vouchers and policies against transgender youth. Republican platform supports universal school choice and opposes teacher tenure. Project 2025 proposes severe cuts to programs aiding marginalized children. Democrats have modest federal education plans, while GOP’s radical education plans are uncertain.