Why Education Has Rarely Been Discussed in Election 2024
Ask students: What are the main differences between Trump and Harris's education policies? How do Harris and Trump propose to improve education in the U.S.?
Summary
The issue of education in America has barely been discussed in this campaign, despite there being very sharp differences between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris on how best to teach children into the future. William Brangham looks into their positions on K-12 education for our promises and policies series.
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News alternative: Check out recent segments from the NewsHour, and choose the story you’re most interested in watching. You can make a Google doc copy of discussion questions that work for any of the stories here.
Warm-Up Questions
- Who are the individuals and groups featured in the story?
- What are the main differences between Trump and Harris's education policies?
- How do Harris and Trump propose to improve education in the U.S.?
- When is the 2024 presidential race?
- Why is education not discussed more in this election 2024, according to this piece?
Focus Questions
- Why do you think the presidential candidates have not discussed education more? Which candidates' policies do you agree with more? Why?
- In what ways would you like to improve education in America?
Media literacy: How else can you find out where Harris and Trump stand on the issue of education?
Alternative: See, Think, Wonder: What did you notice? What did the story make you think? What would you want to learn more about?
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What students can do:
Take a look at New Hour's series "Promises and policies" to see where Kamala Harris and Donald Trump stand on the issues. Choose from this list of videos that most interests you and share your thoughts with your class.
Republished with permission from PBS NewsHour Classroom.
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