Let’s be clear: the Department of Education exists because states wouldn’t fund poor schools, wouldn’t protect kids with disabilities, wouldn’t follow civil rights law, especially in the South. Anyone calling to abolish it is calling to turn back the clock—and we can’t let that happen.

Absolutely unacceptable. www.usatoday.com/story/life/h...

You have probably heard a lot recently about diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEI/DEIA). That's why AAPD put together a new resource to explain what DEIA is, why it is essential for disabled Americans, and explaining recent federal actions on DEIA. www.aapd.com/explaining-d...

"There is no greater #disability in society than the inability to see a person as more." -Robert M. Hensel

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www.diverseeducation.com/opinion/arti... “Trump’s plan to close the Department of Education poses a grave threat to the well-being of students with disabilities.” Are there advocacy efforts around this? How can educators contribute in a meaningful way?