Tuberville supports education cuts despite Alabama's poor reading scores

Senator Tommy Tuberville of Alabama has expressed support for President Trump's cuts to the Education Department, which plans to reduce its staff by half. Tuberville argues that states should have more control over education without federal oversight. Critics on social media have responded negatively, highlighting Alabama's low eighth-grade reading levels and the state's reliance on federal education funding. They argue that cutting the Education Department could harm educational outcomes. Recent assessments show that U.S. students continue to struggle with reading and math, with lower-performing students falling further behind. The National Assessment of Educational Progress indicates that the pandemic has exacerbated educational challenges.