Fight to ensure a quality education for EVERY child!

Did you know that despite cutting 50% of her staff, McMahon only reduces staff costs by 10%? But she has no problem making deep cuts that will diminish our students' chances for success. The proposed FY26 education budget raises concerns for veterans, agricultural workers, and students in both cities and rural America. Eliminating $8.5 billion in education programs—including supports for migrant students and low-income families—will hit rural school districts particularly hard. The budget removes TRIO programs for veterans, cuts average Pell Grants by $1,400, and slashes federal work-study—directly harming veterans, first-generation students, and working parents trying to earn a degree. Programs serving English learners, children with disabilities, and desegregation efforts are defunded. At the same time, federal support for charter schools is increased without meaningful evidence of growth or demand. A $5 billion federal voucher scheme threatens to shift public dollars without adequate safeguards. America depends on fair access to public education—we must not leave them behind. I urge you to oppose this budget and ensure education policy reflects the needs of everyday Americans. Fight for every child’s right to a good public education, no matter what zip code they live in. Thank you.