Nationwide Protests Erupt Against Trump Education Cuts

Nationwide protests against proposed federal cuts to education were held, organized by the National Education Association, with educators, parents, and students rallying in various states including Maine and Pennsylvania. Demonstrators expressed concern that cuts to the Department of Education would severely impact funding for special education and low-income students, emphasizing the importance of federal grants for many school districts. In Colorado, educators are preparing for a statewide rally to oppose cuts amid a $1.2 billion budget deficit, with claims that the state underfunds public schools significantly. Local education advocates in South Carolina are urging parents to remain proactive about school funding as the Trump administration's plans to dismantle the Department of Education loom, despite assurances that federal funding will not disappear immediately. Overall, the collective message from these protests is clear: cuts to education funding will have dire consequences for students and public schools across the country.