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Senators Request Nationwide Audit to Expose CCP Funding in US Classrooms

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U.S. Sens. Chuck Grassley, Tim Scott, and their colleagues have sent a letter to Education Secretary Miguel Cardona requesting a nationwide audit to determine the extent of funding from hostile foreign governments, specifically the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), that has flowed into America's K-12 classrooms. The inquiry stems from new data showing entities linked to the CCP have sent millions of dollars to schools in 34 states, including Iowa. The lawmakers are concerned that the CCP is threatening national security and the integrity of America's education system through its use of grants, sister school partnerships, Confucius Classrooms, and other state-sponsored programming.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has sent over $17.9 million to American K-12 schools in the last 14 years through organizations with ties to the CCP.
  • The CCP has been linked to various initiatives in the US, including Confucius Institutes, which incorporate CCP-influenced teachings into curricula.
  • The Senators have raised concerns about the CCP's strategic long-game, which includes buying up farmland near military installations, gaining control of critical supply chains, and attempting to influence American students.
  • The lawmakers are not only highlighting the issue but also urging the administration to address it, starting by determining the extent of the CCP's influence in US classrooms.
  • A total of 17 Republican Senators have signed the letter to Education Secretary Miguel Cardona, including Sens. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), and John Cornyn (R-Texas).
  • The CCD has allegedly provided funding to schools in 34 states, including Iowa, through various initiatives such as grants, sister school partnerships, and Confucius Classrooms.
  • The data suggests that the CCP's influence extends far beyond just monetary funding.

Statistics:

  • Over $17.9 million in funding was sent to American K-12 schools by organizations with ties to the CCP in the last 14 years.
  • The CCP has been linked to Confucius Institutes, which incorporate CCP-influenced teachings into curricula.
  • 34 states have allegedly received funding from the CCP through various initiatives.
  • The data suggests that the CCP's strategic long-game includes buying up farmland near military installations and gaining control of critical supply chains.

Sources:

  • U.S. Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Tim Scott (R-S.C.) press release
  • Al Bawaba (Albawaba.com)
  • SyndiGate Media Inc. (Syndigate.info)

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