Letter from Mike Stein
Education Not a Partisan Issue
I am writing to express my deep concern over recent discussions regarding the dismantling of the Department of Education. Such a move would be shortsighted and detrimental to the future of our nation’s students, educators and communities.
The Department of Education plays a critical role in ensuring equitable access to quality education for all Americans. It provides essential funding to schools, supports students with disabilities, enforces civil rights protections, and promotes innovation in teaching and learning. Closing this department would jeopardize these vital functions, leaving states and local districts to fend for themselves without the necessary resources or oversight.
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