Friend,

From dismantling the Department of Education to cutting programs aimed at
battling racial disparities in educational outcomes, this administration
has made its stance on education clear. But, stripping funds from schools
practically on the eve of the new school year is a new low.

The administration has released a little more than 18% of that funding due
to immense public pressure -- now we need the government to give out the
rest of the money before the school year starts.(2)

[ [link removed] ]Will you speak out now and demand that Congress take immediate action
to release this essential funding?

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These cuts are aimed at specific programs that have long been targeted by
the Trump administration, including English language learning programs,
migrant education, and basic adult literacy.(3)

That means that students from low-income families, students with
disabilities, and English learners will bear the brunt of this attack. (4)
The practical impact of these cuts are already being felt, as California
school districts are forced to cut programming, lay off teachers, and
shutter services that benefit our communities.

There is hope now that the administration just released a small portion of
the withheld funds for after-school programming.(5) But, these funds still
fall woefully short of the expected amounts, which is why Congress must
act now.

By raising our voices together, we can ensure that all children in
California have access to the quality education they deserve.

[ [link removed] ]Add your name to the petition today and demand that Congress take
action to ensure our schools have the necessary funds before the start of
the school year.

Thank you for being in the fight!

–Irene, along with Annie, Angela, Isidra, Cecilia, Jen, and Lindsay (the
Courage team)

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Courage California (formerly Courage Campaign) makes sure our democracy works for ALL of us by fighting corruption in California politics. We believe the solution lies in exposing and solving systemic problems through strategic organizing, enhancing coordination between progressive organizations, and mobilizing civic engagement from our communities, particularly voters of color, young voters, and self-identified progressives.

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