Trump’s School Funding Freeze Is an Attack on Vulnerable Kids
The Trump administration’s decision to freeze $6.8 billion in congressionally approved education funding is not just reckless—it’s morally indefensible. Announced in a vague, last-minute memo, this move diverts critical resources from schools weeks before the academic year begins, disproportionately affecting the most vulnerable students.
Programs supporting English learners, migrant students, after-school enrichment, and teacher development are now in limbo. For many districts, especially those in low-income and rural communities, this funding accounts for up to 20% of their federal education budgets. That’s not belt-tightening—it’s sabotage.
Let’s not pretend this is about fiscal responsibility. These funds were already approved by Congress. By blocking them, Trump’s administration is not just actively harming students—it’s sabotaging Congress’s constitutional authority and inviting legal challenges from over 20 states who are fighting back.
This falls in line with the GOP’s desire to dismantle civil rights protections, defund public institutions, and abandon the responsibility of educating every child—regardless of zip code, language, or income!
Let’s Make Some Noise!
This funding freeze isn’t just a cruel policy—it’s a betrayal of America's promise. And it demands our outrage. If we care about equity, democracy, and the future of public education, we must say clearly: we will not stand for this.
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I wrote a short piece on this if interested...Making America Dumber
https://open.substack.com/pub/eriksvensson/p/we-all-knew-this-was-coming?r=j07re&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true