Federal Education Funding is in Jeopardy!

Stop Cuts to Federal Education Funding: Act Now

Opinion: Why Federal Education Investments Matter to Everyone

Sarah Abernathy, Executive Director, Committee for Education Funding (CEF)

December 2024

The push by President-elect Trump and some Republicans to dismantle the Department of Education and eliminate federal investments in education is the wrong way to build a stronger economy and is not what voters want. Polling shows that the public supports more funding for education and opposes further cuts. Zooming out, funding for the Department of Education is currently $16.6 billion below the 2011 level in inflation-adjusted terms. Our country’s future and continued economic prosperity depends on strong federal investment in education. Critical resources that flow to schools via the Department of Education support needed services for students, including efforts that make it possible for adults to get the job training or postsecondary education they need to support themselves, their families, and contribute to our economy and communities.

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The Committee for Education Funding is leading a critical advocacy campaign to stop dangerous proposed cuts to federal education funding and push for increased investments in education. If these cuts pass, here’s what’s at stake:

72,000 teachers could lose their jobs.
K-12 students would face reduced support and resources.
Student financial aid, and job training opportunities would be slashed.
Economic prospects for future generations would be severely impacted.
Students still struggling with COVID learning loss would be left behind.
Our economy, national security, and global competitiveness would be weakened.

The facts are clear: 77% of Americans oppose cutting vital education funding. (source)

Now, more than ever, it’s crucial for members of the House and Senate to hear from constituents who oppose these devastating cuts.

Our nation’s future relies on robust federal investment in education.

Take action today! Tell your member of Congress to oppose cuts to education funding. Use CEF’s #HearOurEdStories toolkit” that has sample messages and easy directions on how to share your message. Or just call them – you can find your Members of Congress and their phone numbers here.

Federal Education Funding is in Jeopardy!

Stop Cuts to Federal Education Funding: Act Now

Opinion: Why Federal Education Investments Matter to Everyone

The Committee for Education Funding is leading a critical advocacy campaign to stop dangerous proposed cuts to federal education funding and push for increased investments in education. If these cuts pass, here’s what’s at stake:

72,000 teachers could lose their jobs.

K-12 students would face reduced support and resources.

Student financial aid, and job training opportunities would be slashed.

Economic prospects for future generations would be severely impacted.

Students still struggling with COVID learning loss would be left behind.

Our economy, national security, and global competitiveness would be weakened.

Our nation’s future relies on robust federal investment in education.

Take action today! Tell your member of Congress to oppose cuts to education funding. Use CEF’s #HearOurEdStories toolkit” that has sample messages and easy directions on how to share your message. Or just call them – you can find your Members of Congress and their phone numbers here.

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