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U.S. Dept of Education Demands "anti-DEI" Certification in Exchange for Student Funding
Explore the U.S. Dept of Education's controversial (and failed) anti-DEI certification demand. Why are they playing chicken with school funding and our students' education?
Vanessa Hall
May 1, 20256 min read
Scrambling Public Education: What Will Happen in the Next 100 Days?
The first 100 days of this administration has been a chaotic carnival of harm, overreach, and irresponsible actions. Will our public schools recover?
Vanessa Hall
Apr 30, 20253 min read
Demanding the Impossible
Explore why the federal government is demanding impossible when they try to eliminate DEI in public education. This is the 21st century, and the reality is our schools are diverse because our student are unique individuals.
Cheryl Binkley
Apr 18, 20257 min read
Federal Scene on Education is at a Turning Point
The nation is at a turning point in public education history with the dismantling of U.S. Department of Education.
Cheryl Binkley
Apr 8, 20255 min read
Just say NO to Private School Vouchers
Learn the true cost of private school vouchers on students, families, and their communities. Just say NO to vouchers.
Marianne Burke, PhD
Mar 21, 20256 min read
Trump's Education Appointee has no IDEA about Public Education
Learn of the lack of education in the Education Secretary. Be concerned about what this means for disabled students.
Vanessa Hall
Mar 12, 20252 min read
When the Attack is on History is About Controlling the Future
Explore the impact of recent attacks on Black history and its implications. Learn how defending Black history helps us shape OUR future.
Vanessa Hall
Feb 27, 20253 min read
A Week in the Trenches Dodging Bullet Points
Speaking up from the trenches, teachers share their five bullet points, in light of the federal battle against education.
Vanessa Hall
Feb 27, 20255 min read
Eliminating the US Department of Education will do more Damage than You Realize
More than ever we must recognize and protect the U.S Department of Education. Don't let them dismantle our students' future.
Marianne Burke, PhD
Feb 13, 20254 min read
Wrestling the Dept of Education from Incompetence
Thursday Feb. 13, 2025 at 10 am Linda McMahon will testify at her Senate confirmation hearing When I googled Linda McMahon for her...
Cheryl Binkley
Feb 12, 20253 min read
Executive Orders: A Real and Presidential Danger to Public Education
Executive Orders Harming Public Education If you’ve been hiding under a rock (or your bed), you may have missed the news of the myriad of...
Vanessa Hall
Feb 6, 20255 min read
Keep Funding and Freedom To Learn in Our Public Schools. Act Now.
Contact Congress about Two Anti-Public School Executive Orders Two recent federal Executive Orders (EOs) on public education have been taken directly from Project 2025, Mandate for Leadership and are attempts by the Trump administration to usurp Congress’s authority and the state and local authority. It is time for public school advocates to tell their members of Congress to insist these orders be rescinded. 1. Public Education Funds SHOULD NOT be used for Scholarships for
Marianne Burke, PhD
Feb 3, 20254 min read
Trump's Dept of Edu-Propaganda
When I first heard that President Trump was going to abolish the U.S. Department of Education (USDoE), I was horrified, but now, I may be...
Vanessa Hall
Jan 28, 20252 min read
Is Cruelty the Point? Deportation Threatens Our Public School Communities.
As if K-12 students didn’t have enough to worry about, now, some face the threat of forced deportation.
Marianne Burke, PhD
Dec 17, 20245 min read
Frustrating Financial Aid: A Family Guide to the New FAFSA
Like many parents of high school seniors, my family has been knee deep in college applications since October. My son managed to meet all of the deadlines to request transcripts, request recommendations, and apply to colleges, but now we are in the next step: submitting financial aid forms. In fact, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid ( FAFSA ) was the first thing on my list for 2024…and then my pen stopped working, which I’m hoping isn’t an omen. Applying for merit-
Vanessa Hall
Jan 10, 20245 min read
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Independence 250: Embracing Our Diversity for a United Future
Independence Day marks a milestone in American history, but it also represents something deeply personal for each individual. As the nation celebrated its 250th anniversary this weekend, it was clear that independence means more than just a date on the calendar. Whether people attended local celebrations or those on the National Mall, Independence Day means the freedom to express, to celebrate, and to honor this day in ways that reflect our unique values and traditions.
Compromise Achieved: How the Proposed Budget Will Impact Public Education
Explore how the budget compromise will impact public education in Virginia. Discover key changes and their positive effects on K-12 funding today.
Federal Voucher Scheme Uses Misleading Information to Lure States into Defunding Public Schools
Discover how the "Big Beautiful Bill" federal voucher scheme lies to lure states into defunding public schools. Uncover the truth behind these misleading tactics.
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