FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Ericka Hatfield
March 11, 2025 Ericka@dfer.org
DFER CEO Jorge Elorza Responds to the Trump Administration Imperiling the Education of Millions of Children
March 11, 2025 (New York, NY) — Democrats for Education Reform (DFER) CEO Jorge Elorza released the following statement in response to the Trump Administration firing over 1,300 employees at the Department of Education:
“The Trump Administration’s decision to fire more than a thousand employees at the Department of Education strips away critical support that millions of students and families rely on.
This careless act puts children’s education at risk. Schools will now struggle to secure resources for teachers and students, directly impacting the quality of their education. National standards to evaluate and ensure quality outcomes are now in jeopardy, and civil rights violations will go unchecked. College students who rely on federal financial aid programs will face delays and disruptions, which will impact their ability to access higher education and will limit their future opportunities.
Make no mistake: this decision will cause direct harm to students and families. These reckless actions, without any plan for progress or accountability, will sow more confusion and lead to poorer outcomes for kids.
DFER will continue to push for evidence-based policies that improve student outcomes, close achievement gaps, expand access to high-quality public school choice options, and protect the civil rights of every student. We urge lawmakers, educators, and advocates to join us and take a stand against these harmful policies. The future of our students is on the line.”
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Read more: 10 Reasons Why Eliminating the U.S. Department of Education is a Mistake. Who Has What Power Over the Department of Education – Understanding Federal Authority Over Education.pdf