“This is a grift and an assault on public education. I am scared for our country, our children, and our democracy.”

@arneduncan.bsky.social

“The idea of returning power to states is worth looking back at history. States used to be racially segregated. Before IDEA, children with disabilities were not allowed to attend public schools because they couldn’t receive services. We need federal support.” @arneduncan.bsky.social

“I cannot imagine what I would have done without the committed career staff at ED” @arneduncan.bsky.social

“We know who Trump is. My question to Republican leaders, governors, mayors…who are you? Will you represent your constituents? Will you serve the public?”

@arneduncan.bsky.social

“What is going on today is unlike anything we’ve ever experienced before. It is an assault on public education.” - @arneduncan.bsky.social

I’ll be joining fellow educators and advocates at the Senate today as the confirmation hearings for Linda McMahon begin. Thank you to @nbcnews.com for continuing to make sure this is part of the conversation and is NOT overlooked.

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My best friend from HS called to tell me about her dad's terminal cancer diagnosis. He was like my second dad and even danced with me at my wedding standing in for my own father who had already passed.
I am not alright.
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