Bob Kim
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Bob Kim
@bob-kim.bsky.social
No. 1 fan of public education. Attorney. Writer. Lover of the arts, tennis, karaoke, and a good 5K.
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If you donate $6.2 million to protect public education today you’ll receive your very own banana and duct tape.
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This #GivingTuesday, ELC’s Executive Director @bob-kim.bsky.social reminds us why defending students’ rights matters now more than ever. Join us in supporting NJ families and ensuring justice for public school students. Make your gift today!
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December 2, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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Thank you @doggett.house.gov @sewell.house.gov @chu.house.gov for fighting to stop the Republicans' national voucher scheme, hiding as a tax credit. Tell Congress not to undermine public schools by funding vouchers.

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Tell your lawmaker: Stop cuts to public schools to fund vouchers
In Congress, Trump’s allies are trying to sneak a new voucher program into a bill about taxes. But this “tuition tax credit” is nothing more than a national voucher program that also allows people lik...
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May 14, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Thank you, Senator Booker.
April 1, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Today, I and a bunch of compatriot colleagues sued the United States of America for illegally dismantling the U.S. Department of Education, thus jeopardizing the futures of millions of young Americans and of our wondrous, still-young, and fragile democracy.

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Coalition including ELC sues Trump Administration for Dismantling U.S. Department of Education, Hurting All Students
Coalition including ELC sues Trump Administration for Dismantling U.S. Department of Education, Hurting All Students
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March 25, 2025 at 5:10 AM
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ICYMI: Read ELC Executive Director @bob-kim.bsky.social Statement on Executive Order Dismantling U.S. Department of Education edlawcenter.org/statement-fr...
March 21, 2025 at 3:36 PM
In DC, looking for inspiration to address what’s happened this week, and then I look up and see this wall art in my hotel room. In times like these, look to the OGs of democracy.
March 13, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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My latest newsletter is up, be sure to check it out!
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Federal Education Funding, More on the U.S. Department of Education—and a Couple of Court Wins
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March 7, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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ELC Litigation Director Jessica Levin is testifying tomorrow, 10:15am, during the Congressional Hearing on “Education Without Limits: Exploring the Benefits of School Choice.” Don’t miss her voucher takedown!
Hearings | Committee on Education & the Workforce
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March 10, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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Statement from Education Law Center Executive Director @bob-kim.bsky.social on Trump Executive Order to Dismantle the U.S. Department of Education edlawcenter.org/statement-fr...
Statement from Education Law Center Executive Director Robert Kim on Trump Executive Order to Dismantle the U.S. Department of Education - Education Law Center
The Trump administration’s attempt to dismantle and eventually eliminate the U.S. Department of Education is profoundly wrongheaded, threatening...
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March 6, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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Don’t miss ELC Executive Director @bob-kim.bsky.social testifying to Congress on “Federal Investments in Elementary Education,” Wed., 2/26, 10:30am:
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Federal Investments in Elementary Education
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February 25, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Thank you @janellescott.bsky.social ❤️❤️❤️yes we need all the support we can get to fight the fight! See👇 and 🙏

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February 18, 2025 at 10:38 PM
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Watch ELC Executive Director @bob-kim.bsky.social discuss future threats to education policy as the Trump administration pushes efforts to dismantle the Department of Education. www.c-span.org/program/wash...
Frederick Hess and Robert Kim on the Trump Administration and Education Policy
American Enterprise Institute Education Policy Studies Senior Fellow and Director Frederick Hess and Education Law Center Executive Director Robert Kim discussed the Trump administration and education...
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February 10, 2025 at 9:19 PM
I know what some people think “DEI”means. But there’s another meaning behind “DEI” that is closer to the core intent behind the Fourteenth Amendment’s Equal Protection Clause. A government can purport to disband “DEI,” but it can’t disregard the Constitution.
January 23, 2025 at 3:07 AM
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ELC’s newest #MakingTheGrade finds state polices like tax cuts and universal vouchers hindered progress toward funding public education post-pandemic. Learn more: tinyurl.com/4pxdshf5 @bob-kim.bsky.social
December 13, 2024 at 7:56 PM
December 6, 2024 at 6:35 PM
I wrote this article, published today, before the Nov. 5 election. It’s a reminder that the U.S. Department of Education is not the only cabinet agency responsible for attending to the needs of children and students. #KappanMag #EdPolicy #EdChat #EdLeaders

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The (mis)education of Indigenous students - Kappan Online
Indigenous students in the U.S have faced a history of serious educational mistreatment and still experience formidable challenges..
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December 2, 2024 at 8:01 PM
If you donate $6.2 million to protect public education today you’ll receive your very own banana and duct tape.
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November 26, 2024 at 3:57 PM
It’s nice to see wet pavement in NYC today. ☔️
November 21, 2024 at 5:47 PM
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Statement of Education Law Center Executive Director @bobkim.bsky.social on the Nomination of Linda McMahon as Secretary of Education edlawcenter.org/statement-of...
November 20, 2024 at 9:00 PM