Once an afterthought issue for Republicans, education is set to play a major role in the 2024 presidential election as the parental rights movement that began in the wake of the 2020 school closures has pushed the issue to the forefront of Republican politics. It'll be a keen topic during the first Republican debate of the 2024 calendar.
In the run-up to the 2024 GOP presidential race, a focus on education and how schools address issues like racism and sexuality has become prime focus for White House hopefuls.
In the opening stages of the 2024 GOP presidential race, the "parents rights" movement and lessons for schoolchildren are emerging as flashpoints. The focus on issues related to racism, sexuality and education is a way for potential White House hopefuls to distinguish themselves in a crowded field, suggesting new and deeper ways for government to shape what happens in local classrooms.
More conservative politicians are raising concerns about education and promoting a “parents’ rights” movement leading up to the 2024 presidential race. It could be an effort to win over suburban women who have left the GOP, says one political analyst.