Protect Public Education
Federal education dollars pay teachers, buy books, reduce class sizes, and help make sure our schools are serving the needs of our kids.
Eliminating federal education funding won’t improve our schools—it will demolish them. It will leave states scrambling, kids suffering, teachers out of work, and communities with fewer opportunities to succeed.
We must fight back to protect public education, because when our schools fail, our entire nation pays the price.
What’s at Stake
President Trump is proposing to make cuts to:
7.5
million
7.5 Million kids with disabilities
26
million
More than 26 million students in rural schools and high-poverty schools
(more than 50% of all American K-12 students)
National Education Leaders, Teachers, & Students on Trump's EO on Dismantling the Department of Ed
87
million
87 Million students and parents receiving aid to go to college
An Open Letter to the Civil Servants of the U.S. Department of Education
Every day, you - the dedicated civil servants of the U.S. Department of Education - foster educational excellence and work to ensure equal access to educational opportunity for students of all ages. From Pell Grants to IDEA to Title I, you support state, local, and institutional leaders who educate and protect our most vulnerable and underserved students. You champion the right of every student to a classroom experience free from discrimination. And you research, develop, and implement initiatives that change lives.
Protect Public Ed - Stories of impact
Share a story about how the U.S. Department of Education has touched your life or the lives of those around you.
The Department of Education supports:
100,000
Over 100,000 public schools in every State and territory
1.1 million
1.1 million students experiencing homelessness
800,000
Nearly 800,000 children living near military bases,
Native American reservations, and other Federal properties
Up to 23% of state education budgets
The mission of the Department of Education is to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access.
Take Action to Protect Public Education
Contact your representatives to demand that Congress protect the U.S. Department of Education and uphold its mission of ensuring equal educational opportunities for all students.
Tell us how cutting federal investments, supports, and oversight would affect your schools, students, and community.
