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Trump's educational reform strategy, as articulated by Boothe, focuses on empowering parents amidst growing dissatisfaction with schools. The public shift seen during the COVID-19 pandemic—specifically, parents’ rising concern over what their children are being taught—has sparked debates about parental rights in education. Boothe cites the case of Glenn Youngkin's victory in Virginia, where his focus on parental involvement resonated strongly with voters disillusioned with the education system's direction.