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Center For American Progress, K-12 Education Policy Team

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The Department of Education's reduction in force has put students' rights at risk. Over 200 employees were fired in the Office of Civil Rights, which reported a record-breaking number of complaints at 22,687 in 2024. americanprogress.org/article/depart…

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Following ED's reduction in force, "nearly 51 percent of the recent employee cuts affected the same offices that protect equal access to education; oversee research and evaluation; and safeguard students’ civil rights.” To learn more: americanprogress.org/article/depart…

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The recent decision to slash the U.S. Department of Education’s workforce nearly in half will leave it unable to carry out its responsibilities and statutory requirements under the law. More from Weadé James and Veronica Goodman: americanprogress.org/article/depart…

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Today, President Donald Trump signed an executive order calling for the abolishment of the U.S. Department of Education. In response, Neera Tanden🌻 , president and CEO of the Center for American Progress, released the following statement: americanprogress.org/press/statemen…

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Our early career teacher survey closes this Friday! Fill out the survey TODAY to make your voice heard: forms.gle/ad657ggsE6nJbm…

Our early career teacher survey closes this Friday!

Fill out the survey TODAY to make your voice heard: forms.gle/ad657ggsE6nJbm…
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Only two days left to make your voice heard! Complete our early career teacher survey to tell policymakers how they can best support teachers with five years or less of teaching experience: forms.gle/ad657ggsE6nJbm…

Only two days left to make your voice heard! 

Complete our early career teacher survey to tell policymakers how they can best support teachers with five years or less of teaching experience: forms.gle/ad657ggsE6nJbm…
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Children with disabilities are facing a double threat from federal cuts to support systems they need every day: Medicaid covers costs for more than 6,600,000 of them and the U.S. Department of Education protects their rights at school. americanprogress.org/article/the-to…

Children with disabilities are facing a double threat from federal cuts to support systems they need every day: Medicaid covers costs for more than 6,600,000 of them and the U.S. Department of Education protects their rights at school.

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Today is the last day to fill out our early career teacher survey! Complete our survey TODAY to make sure your voice is heard. Share your experiences preparing for and being in the classroom and YOUR recommendations to policymakers: forms.gle/ad657ggsE6nJbm…

Today is the last day to fill out our early career teacher survey!

Complete our survey TODAY to make sure your voice is heard. Share your experiences preparing for and being in the classroom and YOUR recommendations to policymakers: forms.gle/ad657ggsE6nJbm…
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The majority of voters support increasing funding for public schools over private school vouchers. To learn more about how to hold these programs accountable, check out our NEW brief on our accountability framework for private school voucher programs: americanprogress.org/article/introd…

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In rural communities, only 34% of families live within 5 miles of a private school. Expanding private school voucher programs takes away critical public education resources from these communities. Read our issue brief to learn more: americanprogress.org/article/introd…

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Private school vouchers are giving taxpayer money to private and faith-based institutions with little to no accountability. To learn more, read our issue brief where we outline an accountability framework for private school voucher programs: americanprogress.org/article/introd…

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Private vouchers pose increased risks of discrimination in admissions. These programs also impact students with disabilities who must abandon IDEA protections upon accepting a private school voucher. To learn more, read our issue brief: americanprogress.org/article/introd…

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Hear from Destinee, a high school student at a Title I school and former Head Start student, on the importance of federal investments in public education to prepare students for success.

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In several states, there are disparities between voucher awards and average tuition costs, creating a financial burden for low-income families. Check out our issue brief on accountability for voucher programs for more information: americanprogress.org/article/introd…

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This #EarthDay, we’re more mindful than ever of the actions we still need to take to slow the changing climate & protect our most vulnerable. Read more about how investments in schools can help safeguard kids’ learning & development amidst extreme heat ⬇️ americanprogress.org/article/protec…

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Jan 2025 was already the hottest Jan on record, signaling that this year will be even hotter than last year… as the Trump admin actively works to dismantle environmental and public health protections. Young children are one population who will face the greatest risks. ⬇️

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#EarthDay is the ideal time to revisit the role we play in the changing climate & in driving up extreme heat - 2025 is already a record-topping year! Read our work here & tell your reps to take action ⬇️ americanprogress.org/article/protec…