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Students launch “Study-in” at Dept of Education, protesting Trump’s plan to abolish the Department

At 10am, Students and allies kicked off a “study-in” at the Department of Education to protest Trump and order yesterday calling for the abolition of the Department. Students sat at desks with homework and books to draw attention to how ending the Dep…

At 10am, Students and allies kicked off a “study-in” at the Department of Education to protest Trump and order yesterday calling for the abolition of the Department. Students sat at desks with homework and books to draw attention to how ending the Department of Education will hurt students. They urged Members of Congress in both parties to block Trump’s attempts to cut the Department.

“Trump and Musk want to defund public schools so they can give their fellow billionaires a bigger tax break. We won’t let them rob us of a good education,” said 19 year old Adah Crandall of DC. “I’ll be at my desk all day. If Musk and his goons want to destroy the futures of millions of students across the country, they’ll have to come through us.”

Abolishing the Department of Education would have severe impacts on students, teachers, and parents. Schools will face larger class sizes, fewer teachers, and severe underfunding, making it even harder for students to get the education they deserve. Pell Grants would be eliminated, putting higher education out of reach for millions. Programs that support students with disabilities, English learners, and low-income families—as well as funding for school safety, mental health services, and building repairs —will be slashed.

“The department of education is a human right. We are responsible as the youth to take the torch from our ancestors to continue the fight.” said Wanya Allen, a college student from Philadelphia. “The Pell Grant that allowed me to attend college is only made possible by the Department of Education. Trump and his billionaire cabinet are stealing from everyday people like me and our opportunities to access education.”


This content originally appeared on Common Dreams and was authored by Newswire Editor.


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