Wednesday, March 11 at 11:00 am ET/5:00 am HT, U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), will host education advocates, leaders, and other stakeholders—including former U.S. Department of Education (ED) employees—at a press conference marking the one-year anniversary of ED’s Reduction in Force (RIF) that resulted in the firing of nearly half of all ED employees. Senator Hirono and speakers will raise alarms about how the Trump Administration’s massive cuts at ED have hurt students and families, educators, and federal workers over the past year. The press conference will be livestreamed on Senator Hirono’s YouTube account.
White House Sends Budget to Congress, Eliminates Preschool and Other Special Ed Funding
On Friday, the White House released the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Budget Request to inform Congress’ work on annual appropriations. The Administration’s budget proposes funding levels for education, justice, health, and other federal programs, which will be negotiated by...
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