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After an onslaught of criticism from Republicans over the Biden administration’s education policies, the administration is cautiously pushing back against their opponents. Vice President Kamala Harris and Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona have both spoken up in defense of the administration’s agenda, making low-key but firm statements about how the policies would benefit students and families.
The administration has also stepped up its language criticizing education privitiation and school choice policies. Vice President Harris has denounced these policies as “a false promise,” while Secretary Cardona has stressed the need for a “comprehensive public education system” rather than “choosing sides or picking winners and losers,” a direct reference to the public vs. private school debate.
Meanwhile, the Department of Education has rolled out a series of initiatives and resources designed to help states support students in need. These include provisions to help school districts disabled by COVID-19 reopen safely, additional funding for wraparound services like mental health counseling, and new teacher-focused grants.
The Biden administration’s cautious approach to the education debate reflects its need to build support and consensus from both Republicans and Democrats. For now, its focus appears to be on presenting the merits of its policies to the public rather than engaging in a tit-for-tat with its opponents. If the administration eventually finds the traction it needs to pass its vision for education reform, then it will have succeeded in pushing back against the GOP’s attacks.