While other units inside @usedgov.bsky.social lost more employees in absolute numbers, the Institute of Education Sciences lost the highest %age of employees — roughly 90 percent of its workforce — this week hechingerreport.org/proof-points... via @jillbarshay.bsky.social for @hechingerreport.org
From @edreformnow.org:
Three Charts Showing Who Secretary McMahon Cut at the Department of Education.
Read now:
edreformnow.org/2025/03/12/t...
Statement reading: America has always been at the forefront of innovation and economic opportunity—in large part because of our strong education system. But President Trump and Elon Musk’s firing of nearly half of the federal employees at the U.S. Department of Education will hurt every student across the country. It will lead to longer processing times for students’ financial aid, additional problems disbursing funding for K-12 schools, and reduced oversight of programs for students with disabilities and laws regarding sexual assault on college campuses. We will not continue leading the world in the 21st century if the Trump Administration pursues more federal employee layoffs and moves forward with an executive order calling for the closure of the Department. I will do everything I can to protect Virginia’s federal employees at the Education Department and the students, parents, and educators they serve.
My statement regarding the U.S. Department of Education’s firing of nearly half its workforce:
Anyone who is using IES-facilitated data to criticize the Education Department today really needs to acknowledge that the entire research arm that has helped form the basis of their opinions about the federal role in schools has just been decimated, raising serious questions about progress tracking.
This evening, the Education Department announced it is slashing half of its workforce. President Trump & Sec. McMahon's decision will have a devastating impact on our students & public schools.
Read the statement from All4Ed CEO Amy Loyd (@amyloyd.bsky.social) here:
bit.ly/AmyStatement...
#EDUSky
As Trump tries to dismantle the Department of Education, remember that his plan to cut the corporate tax rate to 15% would give the 100 largest corporations a tax cut larger than the entire department's K-12 budget.
Really think about how twisted this all is.
Congress created the US Department of Education, and only Congress can eliminate it. Indiscriminately firing its staff is a workaround intended to bypass this inconvenient fact and dismantle the agency anyways--no matter how many states, communities, schools, and students are harmed along the way.
"let’s be clear, this impeding EO creates chaos for schools, families, and communities, and will be aggressively opposed.", Denise Forte, EdTrust CEO #SpeakUpforEd #SaveOurStudents
"There is strong and widespread opposition to dismantling the Department, spanning teachers, families, students, superintendents, college leaders, and policymakers. You'll hear directly from many of them on this call, underscoring the urgency and depth of concern" Denise Forte, CEO #SpeakUpForEd
A new poll from @educationwork.newamerica.org reveals 55% of Americans oppose Trump's proposal to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education.
Read the blog to learn how dismantling the Education Department would cause irreparable harm to student learning and progress.
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Tomorrow: Schools are investing billions of dollars into edtech, but is it actually helping students learn better?
@askadam3.bsky.social will be discussing this with On Point at 10am! Be sure to tune in: wbur.org
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Every child has an equal right to access a public K-12 education.
Yet, some lawmakers in Tennessee are pushing bills that could let schools deny kids an education based on their immigration status.
We must protect #EducationForAll.
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New @all4ed.bsky.social data is clear + consistent says @afhyslop.bsky.social : When given a choice btwn ⬆️federal💰for public schools vs. vouchers, a majority of voters—regardless of age, gender, race, political views, or education level—pick public schools. all4ed.org/blog/the-pub...
Rhetoric vs. Reality: Roughly 75% of voters in @all4ed.bsky.social #OpinionatED poll said it’s important for schools to be safe and welcoming for every child—no matter how they learn, what language they speak, where they are from, or whether they are transgender. #EduSky all4ed.org/blog/voters-...
New @all4ed.bsky.social data is clear+consistent: When given a choice btwn ⬆️ federal💰 for public schools vs. vouchers, a majority of voters—regardless of age, gender, race, political views, education level, or the state they live in—pick public schools. all4ed.org/blog/the-pub... #OpinionatED
New Data Alert! 🚨
Our latest release of OpinionatED Poll reveals voter insights on vouchers & safe, welcoming & inclusive schools.
Check out the additional findings here bit.ly/43fBt1k
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This am, House Republicans will argue we spend too much on education. But that's not what voters want. In @all4ed.bsky.social poll, just 10% of voters wanted to cut fed ed $$. And even 61% of Trump voters said they'd be more likely to vote for candidates who'd target more $$ to schools most in need.
New org established to defend Department of Education
coalition of public education advocates, educators, beneficiaries of federal education funding, and former employees of the U.S. Department of Education
www.protectpubliced.org
We oppose the nomination of McMahon as Secretary of Education. The Dept. of Ed. is crucial for ensuring equal access, enforcing civil rights, & providing essential resources. Plans to dismantle or weaken it will harm students, families, & teachers. #SpeakUpForEd #Edusky all4ed.org/press_releas...
So what's the different between defunding programs and the almost $1B cut in education research funding the administration enacted this week? apnews.com/article/ies-...
Linda McMahon is on the record now saying it is "not the President's plan to defund the programs" in ED, but our educators, students, and families deserve details for the many critical programs that provide support, services, and even food for children nationwide.
Voters agree with @sanders.senate.gov. 68% of voters want to increase funding for public schools over vouchers. We let the voters speak for themselves, our next Education Secretary should too.
#SpeakUpforEd #Edusky
