President Donald Trump's recent executive order targets college accreditors for potential investigations, suggesting that some could lose federal recognition. This directive is part of a broader strategy to reshape the education system towards meritocracy, distancing it from divisive ideologies like Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Education Secretary Linda McMahon praised the order as necessary to create competition and improve graduation outcomes. However, many higher education organizations rebuked the move, claiming it centralizes authority with the president and threatens academic liberty, potentially compromising the integrity of the accreditation process.
President Trump took aim at college accreditors through an executive order designed to investigate certain agencies and enforce meritocracy in education.
Education Secretary Linda McMahon stated that the accreditation order would bring long-overdue change by creating a competitive marketplace and moving away from divisive ideologies.
Critics, including prominent higher education groups, argue the order consolidates power under the president, undermining academic freedom and educational decision-making.
The Council of Higher Education Accreditation expressed concern that the accreditation order could compromise the independence of accreditation processes and diminish their value.
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