A Win for Public Education

Democracy Forward. We just secured a HUGE win for public schools, educators, and universities, friend:

A federal court has rejected the Trump-Vance administration’s assault on public education as unconstitutional.

The White House had sought to rewrite civil rights law and require school districts throughout the nation to censor lessons and abandon student support programs – but last week, a judge permanently barred those orders from going into effect.

As kids are beginning to head back to school, this is a huge victory for the future of their guaranteed public education – but there’s plenty more to fight for: Will you invest in the work ahead by donating $5 or more right now?

The orders – issued in February and April by the Department of Education – threatened that federal funding would be withheld from education institutions that teach students critical history, sociology, and other lessons that may reference race, provide support to students in the form of diversity, equity, or inclusion programming, or attempt to foster inclusive school environments for students of all backgrounds, among other efforts.

This decision in our case proves what we've long known: The administration's attempt to weaponize federal funding and require compliance with their flawed interpretation of civil rights laws is unlawful.

Threatening teachers and sowing chaos in schools throughout America is part of the administration’s war on education. And while the fight to protect public education is far from over, this ruling is an important victory.

We won’t stop fighting to defend our democracy from attacks just like this one: You can support that work by donating $5 or more right now.