Up for debate: Education #shorts

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Once an afterthought for Republicans, education is playing a major role in the 2024 presidential election as the parental rights movement that began in the wake of the 2020 school closures has pushed the issue to the forefront of Republican politics.

Unlike other issues such as the Ukraine war and abortion, the Republican primary field is largely unified in what education policies the candidates wish to enact. The field's holy grail is universal school choice, which would allow students to use taxpayer funds to pay for nonpublic education. A commitment to uphold parental rights has also emerged as a campaign trail talking point.

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