Strengthen Department of Education for students' rights and equity

The Department of Education plays a vital role in ensuring access to quality education and upholding civil rights protections for students across the country. Eliminating the department would undermine these crucial functions and have far-reaching consequences. We must advocate for maintaining and strengthening the Department of Education to support equitable educational opportunities and safeguard the rights of all students, regardless of their background or circumstances. The department's responsibilities, from distributing federal funding to enforcing civil rights laws, are essential for promoting academic excellence and creating an inclusive learning environment. Rather than dismantling this critical agency, we should strive to enhance its capacity to serve the diverse needs of our nation's students and contribute to their overall success.