WASHINGTON — Earlier today, the Trump Administration released its proposed “skinny budget,” which includes deep and harmful cuts to education funding — slashing $12 billion from the Department of Education. In response, National Education Association President Becky Pringle issued the following statement:
“For too long, parents, educators and students have pleaded with elected leaders to fulfill their promise to every student and provide the resources that give them every opportunity to thrive. And for too long, our leaders have failed us — this is yet another example.
“As we approach Teacher Appreciation Week, instead of praising teachers for all they do, this budget is an insult to educators, students and parents. Rather than investing in opportunity and equity, this proposal advances a harmful agenda that eliminates essential programs millions of Americans rely on every day.
“We demand that our elected leaders stand up for what truly matters — protecting critical public services for students and rejecting massive giveaways to billionaires like Elon Musk. Our students deserve the investment, and the American people deserve leaders who prioritize their well-being over the wealth of a few.”
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The National Education Association is the nation’s largest professional employee organization, representing more than 3 million elementary and secondary teachers, higher education faculty, education support professionals, school administrators, retired educators, students preparing to become teachers, healthcare workers, and public employees. Learn more at www.nea.org
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