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Nationwide injunction against Trumps DEI order. Perfect example why we do not obey in advance. Most of Trumps orders are illegal.

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The President is not a King and no one elected Elon Musk. Signed, A U.S. History Teacher

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@raskin.house.gov: "The whole anti-corruption crusade is an absolute fraud. They started by decimating the ranks of the inspectors general. These are the people whose job is actually, day in and day out, 365 days a year, to ferret out waste, fraud and abuse in the departments and the agencies."

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A critical point.

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Seems like a good time to reshare that we have 5 podcasts breaking down every plan for k-12 public schools in Project 2025. Everything in McMahons testimony is from here. Linked is the first episode: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h...

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“Be careful. When a democracy is sick, fascism comes to its bedside, but it is not to inquire about its health.” Albert Camus

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If you do not think McMahon’s confirmation is as as dangerous as others you are mistaken. Her role is to destroy the institution of public education; education is the bedrock of democracy and they know this. If public education becomes what they want, we have no hope. We must fight to protect it.

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All of this.

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Linda McMahon suggests that they put special education under HHS and RFK Jr. after they dismantle the Department of Education. This is sickening.

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McMahon hearing takeaway: privatization of public schools is on the agenda. Running schools like a business instead of a public service. This model places profit over people which is the polar opposite of the goal of public education. #publiceducation #departmentofeducation #cabinethearing

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McMahon says that all schools receiving federal dollars will be required to follow federal law; when pressed if private schools will be required to do the same should they start receiving federal funds she would not answer. Another reason we have to fight sending public dollars to private schools.

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JFK Jr. will harm public school kids and families. His confirmation sets us on another path to a pandemic, to school closures. #publichealth #publiceducation #ourschoolsusa

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Wished someone pressed McMahon regarding these contradictory ideas: she keeps saying local controls curriculum but Trump’s EO is mandating curriculum. What about that ? Which is it? #departmentofeducation #secretaryofeducation #ourschoolsusa

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When asked if she would follow the law over Trump, McMahon stated that Trump won’t direct her to break the law, despite all evidence available so far that he will do just that. #departmentofeducation #educationsecretary #publiceducation #ourschoolsusa

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IDEA was passed in 1975. The U.S. Department of Education was started in 1979. Educating kids with disabilities takes a national commitment to get it done. When they eliminate the Department of Education, kids with disabilities will be hurt across the country.

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Linda McMahon WILL NOT affirm that the Elementary and Secondary Education Act will be followed and enforced. She made statements in support of local control but will not commit to the ESA which mandates local control. #publiceducation #departmentofeducation #mcmahon #ourschoolsusa

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Linda McMahon affirmed we need an act of Congress to close the department of education; and follows up saying they are “working to do it right” Creating a plan that senators can get on board with. She also noted that approval is not needed for parts established by statute. #lindamcmahon #ourschools

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Kendrick Lamar's Superbowl performance is why funding arts and humanities matters. We have Kendrick because his teacher introduced him to poetry and writing.

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Best teaching practices are informed by educational research. If there is wasteful spending, then there are legal channels to address it. Audit the department. Don’t shut it down. This is all part of the plan to destroy public ed #publiceducation #ourschoolsusa #departmentofeducation

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Union square is full of people protesting for trans youth. Over for 4000 in attendance

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The education cuts will come this week. We need to get ready to make a lot of noise. No community will be unscathed if they get what they want. Call your representatives every day. Demand no cuts to education and get Musk out of there.

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It’s about medical freedom - and what about these parents’ rights these same people have been screaming about for years? How is this pro parent rights?

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It's a coup.

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Musk took over the DE and has our data. Elected were denied access to the DE, Musk tweets there is no such DE. Cuts will come without congressional approval (as we have seen already).Call all your reps and say you want Musk out of the DE #specialeducation #idea #freeandreducedlunch #ourschoolsusa

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We get it, school choice sounds fantastic -but this is a label used purposefully to mislead you. Not only do public school families not actually use these programs in significant numbers- but they lead to the destruction of the public schools we rely on. Trump is pushing this to destroy our schools.

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Lots of familiar names and storylines in the documentary about school library book bans that just premiered at Sundance!

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And we just became that much closer to Project 2025 education plans being put into place.

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If you think Elon did nothing offensive, perhaps try it yourself at work or at school or in Germany or Austria and see how that goes for you.

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Donald Trump has revoked EO11246 signed by LBJ in 1965, mandating equal opportunities by federal contractors.

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Our public schools are becoming less safe by the day. Roll backs on public health measures, stopping pivotal actions and research on gun violence, and allowing domestic terrorists,ie Proud Boys to be pardoned-extremists who terrorize public school parents and students. #safety #education

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Important resources for community defense qnd protection against ICE/DHS raids- know your rights, look out for your neighbors, and share widely: www.wehaverights.us

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“…there’s no single answer that will solve all of our future problems. There’s no magic bullet. Instead there are thousands of answers–at least. You can be one of them if you choose to be.” – Octavia Butler

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What school board meetings should look like.

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1/ 🚨 New blog alert! Packed with the current threats to migrants, what’s on the horizon, and 20+ resources for vulnerable communities bracing for the Trump admin. Please share for our migrant brothers and sisters and don’t miss this breakdown: socalextremismwatch.com/california-m...

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Heritage Foundation ( project 2025) published their policy recommendations to address low birth rates: limit access to education. We discuss the policy in this week’s podcast. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h...

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CDE is closely monitoring the devastating wildfires in Southern California and ensuring schools receive the support they need to navigate this situation. Learn how to support those being impacted and about the CDE’s emergency response efforts: cde.ca.gov/nr/ne/yr25/y...

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The need for media fluency just became a whole lot more critical.

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