America is facing a crisis in federal education leadership. The Supreme Court’s recent approval of the Department of Education’s mass layoffs—over 1,300 employees—is part of a broader push to dismantle the department, dissolve key offices, and shift authority entirely to the states and private sector .
These cuts threaten vital programs: student aid processing, civil rights enforcement, after-school services, English language instruction, and research—key supports for low-income, rural, disabled, and minority students .
We need to reinvigorate the Department of Education as a strategic partner in advancing student success, equity, and community investment—working alongside states, educators, families, and expert advisors.
Our Reinvestment Strategy
1️⃣ Restore Staff & Structural Capacity
- Reverse the mass layoffs and rebuild teams in federal student aid, civil rights, special education, and research units.
- Reinstate full staffing levels (4,100 employees) to fulfill legal mandates and ensure smooth program delivery .
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Reopen Partnerships & Advisory Councils
- Relaunch Regional Advisory Committees to involve educators, parents, students, business leaders, and community organizations in policy development .
- Create a new National Education Advisory Board with diverse representation from states, tribes, disability advocates, and civic partners.
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Strengthen Federal–State Collaboration
- Use federal funding as a tool to elevate state-run efforts in underperforming communities—linked to shared standards and accountability.
- Encourage co-design of programs and a joint annual summit focused on innovation, equity, and resilience.
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Invest in Educator Excellence & Equity
- Launch national grants for training teachers in high-need subject areas, technology integration, and inclusive practices.
- Prioritize support for special education, multilingual learners, rural districts, and mental health initiatives.
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Implement Ongoing Performance Metrics
- Introduce an Annual Education Impact Report measuring:
- Funding equity and resource distribution
- Civil rights enforcement actions
- Aid approval timelines
- Research investment outcomes
- Make the report public and host transparent briefings with local leaders and educators.
🤝 What You Can Do
- 📩 Write to your federal representatives demanding a halt to layoffs and a restoration of departmental capacity and structure.
- 🏫 Encourage local participation in Regional Advisory Committees—nominate educators or professionals you trust.
- 🗣️ Share your experience—teachers, parents, and advocates: explain how federal cuts have impacted your classroom or community.
- 💬 Attend school board or city council meetings to support reenergizing federal funding and programs that benefit local schools.
- 📰 Support public education journalism and research institutions holding decision-makers to account.
🌐 Why It Matters to Your Community
- More federal capacity = faster student aid, safeguarding college access and financial stability.
- Strong civil rights enforcement ensures equal treatment and protections in schools.
- Collaboration between federal and state governments means better-resourced schools, fewer test delays, and more classroom innovations.
🟢 Call to Action
Let’s rebuild the Department of Education into a partner for excellence, equity, and opportunity.
- ✍️ Send a Message to Your Congress Members
- 🧑🏫 Apply or Nominate for Regional Advisory Committees
- 📣 Share Your School Community Story
“Education isn’t just a system—it’s our collective promise to future generations.”