Friend – Well, Trump did it. Ugh. The president just signed an
Executive Order to dismantle the Department of Education. [ [link removed] ]It’s time to
raise our voices to protect the rights of our children (again). This
blatant disregard for the critical role the Department of Education plays
in advancing quality education is not okay.
[ [link removed] ]→ Tell your members of Congress, particularly Republican leadership who
are blindly following Trump’s harmful agenda, to say NO to dismantling and
defunding our public education system!
Trump is doing the opposite of what parents, regardless of political
affiliation, want to see. Polling shows that parents want to see our
public schools provided with the tools and resources they need to support
students, not undermined.
Tell members of Congress to [ [link removed] ]say NO to dismantling and defunding our
public education system!
Our public education system serves 90% of America’s children. That’s
nearly 50 million children. [1,2] And those students, our children, would
be the ones to suffer if Congress does not stand up to Trump’s horrible
plans!
Carrying out this Executive Order will rip away critical funding, leaving
schools without the resources they need to keep classrooms open, provide
student support, and pay teachers. Millions of students — particularly
those in underfunded communities — will lose access to the education
resources that help them thrive. This is not okay!
[ [link removed] ]→ We need you, your voice, your actions. Please take action now – and
read more details below.
Thank you.
-Taylor, Beatriz, Ruth, Kristin, Elyssa and the MomsRising and
MamásConPoder team.
References:
[1] [ [link removed] ]BBC: What does the Department of Education do - and can Trump
dismantle it?
[2] [ [link removed] ]NEA: Protect Public Schools
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Date: Wednesday, February 12, 2025
From: “Taylor, MomsRising.org” (
[email protected])
To: Friend
Subject: Moms to Rump: Protect, Fund, & Advance K-12 Education
Urgent Action: Tell Congress to Protect Public Education
[ [link removed] ]Take Action Now
[ [link removed] ]TAKE ACTION
Dear Friend,
Donald Trump is trying to attack public education with another one of his
(illegal) executive actions. But, he can’t do that. In the words of my
mother “someone has gotten too big for his britches.” And the moms of
America are here to remind him that there is a limit to his power and the
harm he can do to our children.
[ [link removed] ]→ Raise your voice with moms to tell your members of Congress,
particularly Republican leadership who are blindly following Trump’s
attacks, to protect public education!
Public education is wildly popular. Parents, regardless of political
affiliation, want to see our public schools nurtured and thrive. Our
public education system serves 90% of America’s children. That’s nearly 50
million children. [1,2] And those students, our children, would be the
ones to suffer if Congress does not stand up to Trump’s horrible plans! We
are not willing to risk our children’s future by allowing a bully to tear
apart critical programs like Title I funding that helps provide
educational support for kids living in low income communities or the
special education funding that ensures children with disabilities are
protected and receive the resources they need to succeed. [ [link removed] ] We will not
be bullied.
I take this personally. I’m a product of the public education system. I
received a fantastic education alongside children, teachers, and staff who
helped shape my views, grow my empathy for others, and challenge me to be
my best self. These are the experiences I want for my children. In one
short year my oldest will start Kindergarten. I want her to learn beside
children from different backgrounds in an environment that is safe,
properly-funded, and equitable for every student and their needs. As a
parent, I always want better for my children. Defunding and dismantling
our public school system is not better. This is an attack on public
education yes, but it is also a direct attack on our kids, and their
future!
[ [link removed] ]→ Tell your members of Congress, particularly Republican leadership who
are blindly following Trump’s attacks, to say NO to dismantling and
defunding our public education system!
This is a critical time. Extremist Republicans have long awaited an
opportunity to take over, dismantle and harm our public education system.
And they plan to do just that. But we don’t have kings in the United
States and Donald Trump doesn’t get to unilaterally take down systems
critical to our nation’s well-being. Stand with moms, parents, and
caregivers around the country and remind Congress who holds the power on
this critical decision.
[3]Don’t forget: Your voice is needed now to tell your member of Congress,
particularly Republican leadership who are blindly following Trump’s
attacks, to put a stop to Trump’s toddler-esque temper tantrums and
properly fund, protect and advance public education. Our children are
counting on them.
Together, we’re a powerful force for women and families!
- Taylor, Ruth, Kristin, Elyssa and the MomsRising and MamásConPoder team.
P.S. What would it mean to you and your children if Donald Trump and his
Republican cronies in Congress succeeded in slashing funding or
dismantling our public education system? We want to know how this could
impact you and your family. Share your [ [link removed] ]story here.
References:
[1][ [link removed] ]Protect Public Schools | NEA
[2][ [link removed] ]Fast Facts: Back-to-School Statistics | NCES
[3][ [link removed] ]Fast Facts: Title I | NCES
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