“Some of the biggest names in education research — who often oppose each other in scholarly and policy debates — are now united in their desire to fight the cuts to data and scientific studies at the U.S. Department of Education.” (KQED)
The current white house administration terminating federal education research isn’t for policy. It’s a cover-up. If we don’t collect data on students, especially those most underserved, then the administration can deny their struggles even exist. Educators and scientists are pushing back with resistance (and lawsuits) and SKATE MOTIVATE EDUCATE STANDS WITH THEM.
Rheteoric to Dissect
Parent Choice
“Parent choice” is empowering a specific group of parents to ban books, erase gender equity, and shut down any curriculum that challenges their ideology.
They prefer students to be sheltered from the truth, not educated by it.
School Vouchers
DEI
If dismantling Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives wasn’t enough proof of pushing for oppression idk what is. How can DIVERSITY EQUITY AND INCLUSION BE A BAD THING???
Book Bans
we were already deep in a literacy crisis before 2025 but up until now, we were working towards improving curriculum and teacher training this is happening in a country already deep in a literacy crisis, with most kids reading below grade level. Instead of solutions, we’re watching books get banned. None of these attacks on education are about students or learning. It’s about power.
Funding cuts for libraries
Threats to top research institutions like Harvard and Columbia
Plans to defund public media like PBS and NPR—free platforms built to inform and educate
Past Presidential Approaches
President Biden’s approach—focused on investment in students, supporting educators, and expanding access to knowledge. • Biden-Harris Administration Fact Sheet (2024).
President Bush formed the National Council on Reading.
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