Today’s decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to allow the Trump administration to proceed with firing of nearly 1,400 workers at the U.S. Department of Education is nothing short of devastating—for students, families, educators, and the future of our public education system.

Today’s Senate vote slashes vital programs for kids and families, while the U.S. Department of Education unlawfully withholds $7B in approved funding. These actions deepen inequality and jeopardize the future of public education. Read the full statement.

All4Ed strongly opposes the U.S. Department of Education’s proposal to revert the Perkins V Consolidated Annual Report to its previous version, citing major concerns about the loss of critical data collection, transparency, and accountability measures. These proposed rollbacks would eliminate consistent definitions, disaggregated outcome data, industry credential tracking, and middle-grade reporting—undermining efforts to identify equity gaps and improve Career and Technical Education (CTE) nationwide. All4Ed urges the Department to maintain these improvements and instead support states through technical assistance, phased implementation, and streamlined processes to ensure CTE remains a strong, equitable pathway to economic opportunity for all students.

The Trump administration’s FY2026 budget proposal, quietly released late last Friday, outlines a sweeping $12 billion (15%) cut to the U.S. Department of Education—posing a direct threat to vulnerable student populations. The proposal would eliminate or consolidate funding for critical programs supporting students with disabilities, English learners, migrant students, and those in low-income or underserved communities. It also slashes higher education support, including Pell Grants and Federal Work Study, while weakening civil rights protections by dismantling the Department’s Office for Civil Rights. All4Ed warns that these cuts are not about efficiency—they are deliberate choices that jeopardize equity, opportunity, and the future of millions of learners.

In a powerful letter to Senate leadership, All4Ed CEO Amy Loyd expresses grave concern over a proposed reconciliation package that threatens to dismantle foundational supports for America’s most vulnerable students and families. The legislation’s deep cuts to education funding, student aid, healthcare, and nutrition programs represent an unprecedented rollback of equity-focused policies. Loyd warns that the $20 billion private school voucher program, massive reductions in federal student aid, and changes to Medicaid and SNAP will have devastating consequences—particularly for rural communities, low-income families, and students with disabilities. She calls on Congress to reject the bill and instead reinvest in proven public education programs that reflect our national values of equity, opportunity, and justice for all.

The Schools, Health & Libraries Broadband (SHLB) Coalition, the American Library Association, All4ed, Wireless Future at New America, and Common Sense Media expressed strong disappointment following the Senate’s passage of S.J. Res. 7, a Congressional Review Act resolution that overturns the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) decision to allow E-rate funding for Wi-Fi hotspot lending by schools and libraries.

May 5, 2025 Contact: Enrique A. Chaurand Email: echaurand@all4ed.org Washington, D.C. – Last week, President Trump released his proposed “skinny” budget for fiscal year 2026—a plan that makes deep and damaging cuts to education funding across the board. From early childhood to adult learning, this proposal threatens programs that millions of students and families depend on every…

March 20, 2025 Contact: Enrique A. ChaurandEmail: echaurand@all4ed.org WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, President Donald Trump issued an executive order to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education—an unlawful and reckless move coupled with the removal of nearly half of the Department’s workforce in recent weeks continues to threaten educational opportunity and undermine the future of millions…

March 14, 2025  Contact: Enrique A. Chaurand Email: echaurand@all4ed.org “It is with profound sadness that we mourn the passing of Representative Raúl Grijalva, a tireless champion of working families, immigrants, and Native peoples across the nation, and in his home state of Arizona. His death leaves an immeasurable void in our hearts and in the halls…