President Donald Trump is taking bold action to shake up America’s education system.
This week, he signed a series of executive orders aimed at stopping what he calls “radical indoctrination” in schools. His plan? To cut federal funding for schools that push left-wing ideas on race, gender, and identity.
It didn’t take long for the debate to explode.
Parents, teachers, and politicians are now clashing over what kids should—and shouldn’t—be learning in the classroom.
What the Orders Do
Trump’s executive orders focus on removing teachings he says are “divisive and anti-American.” They target:
- Critical Race Theory (CRT) – a controversial approach that teaches racism is deeply embedded in American systems.
- Gender Ideology – policies that promote gender fluidity and allow students to change pronouns or use different bathrooms.
- Equity Programs – initiatives that give special advantages based on race instead of treating everyone equally.
Under the new rules, federal agencies must create an “Ending Indoctrination Strategy.” Schools that don’t comply could lose billions in federal funding.
Nevada Schools Caught in the Middle
In Nevada, the impact of these orders could be huge.
The Clark County School District (CCSD), one of the largest in the country, has faced criticism from parents over progressive curriculum changes in recent years.
Many families have spoken out against lessons on gender identity and equity-based grading, arguing that schools should focus on academics instead of political activism.
At a heated school board meeting in Las Vegas last year, one mother said, “I send my kids to school to learn math, science, and history—not to be told they’re oppressors or victims based on their skin color.”
Nevada’s Democrat-led state government, however, may push back.
Governor Joe Lombardo, a Republican, has already clashed with state education officials over parental rights in schools. While he has supported school choice initiatives, progressive lawmakers in Carson City have resisted rolling back diversity programs.
With federal funding on the line, Nevada schools may soon face tough decisions. Do they comply with Trump’s orders, or do they risk losing money?
Many parents and conservatives have been fighting these issues for years. They see Trump’s orders as a long-overdue victory.
“Finally, a president standing up for common sense!” posted one user on X (formerly Twitter). “Our kids should be learning math and history, not woke propaganda.”
Trump supporters say schools should teach patriotism, real history, and academic skills—not political activism. They argue that these changes put power back where it belongs: in the hands of parents.
Not everyone is happy.
Teachers’ unions, progressive activists, and some education groups claim the orders will lead to censorship. They argue that banning topics like race and gender could limit students’ ability to think critically about society.
Others say this move could trigger lawsuits, questioning whether the federal government even has the authority to dictate local curriculum.
Following Trump’s EO ending indoctrination in schools, Montgomery County Public Schools (@MCPS), one of the wokest school districts in America sent this email to parents stating they are ready to use legal action to fight it.
This is how desperate they are to groom your kids.… pic.twitter.com/NKD9tDobAC
— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) January 31, 2025
But Trump didn’t stop at banning indoctrination—his orders also expand school choice.
Parents will have more power to use federal education dollars for private, religious, or charter schools instead of being forced into failing public schools.
For many conservative families, this is another huge win.
“We should decide where our kids go to school, not the government,” said one parent at a school board meeting in Nevada. “If a school is teaching woke nonsense, I should be able to take my tax dollars elsewhere.”
Progressives, however, warn that this could drain resources from public schools, especially in poorer communities. They argue that more funding—not less—is needed to fix America’s struggling education system.
These executive orders won’t go unchallenged. Legal battles are almost certain, and some states may resist enforcing the new rules. But one thing is clear: the fight over education is far from over.
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