Nevada Kids Aren’t the Only Ones Who Matter, Governor Lombardo

I read your recent op-ed praising Trump’s education reforms, and I have to ask: do you truly believe that every governor will prioritize education the way you claim you do? Just because you say you support education doesn’t mean kids in rural Tennessee, Mississippi, or other underfunded states will actually receive a quality education or the services they need in schools. You said, “Trump boldly reimagined what education can — and should — look like in our country.” That’s laughable. What his plan actually does is gut federal education oversight and leave millions of kids behind—creating a wider divide between states that invest in education and those that don’t. Under this system, kids in wealthier states will thrive, while kids in states that deprioritize education will suffer—and be stuck there. You may believe that “education decisions are best made closest to the student,” but that only works if every state prioritizes students equally. History has proven time and time again that they don’t. That’s exactly why federal oversight exists—to ensure students aren’t at the mercy of political whims or state budget cuts. Nevada kids aren’t the only ones who matter. If you really care about education, you should be pushing for more equity and investment, not less. Don’t pretend that dismantling the Department of Education is some great victory. It’s a disaster in the making.