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Amanda Litvinov
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Senior Education Writer, NEA Today Magazine
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Education writer covering policy and classroom issues in public schools for NEA Today magazine and neatoday.org.
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By Amanda Litvinov| National Education Association@ The Trump administration’s torrent of firings and funding cuts at the U.S. Department of Education has drawn broad criticism from experts and former education secretaries in both parties. President Trump and Elon Musk’s stated intention to “move education back to the states” is equally concerning to public education supporters and experts. Why?
By Amanda Litvinov| National Education Association@ By: Amanda Litvinov, Senior Writer/Editor Key Takeaways The Trump administration has cut the workforce of the Department of Education by 50 percent since January. The massive staff reductions have eliminated all or nearly all employees in certain offices, rendering them non-functional. Dismantling the Department of Education or slashing existing federal funding will have devastating effects on students.
By Amanda Litvinov| National Education Association@ When Cheryl Cochran started teaching in Tennessee’s Hardin County School District, in the mid-1980s, it nearly broke her heart to know that some of her high school students had to go hungry. “Back then, on Mondays, students on free or reduced-price meals picked up an envelope with green tickets in it,” Cochran explains. But if something happened to those tickets—like, “My mom washed my jeans and the tickets were in the pocket!”—they might have to go without lunch Tuesday through Friday, she adds.
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NEA Today Magazine
The National Education Association (NEA) is the largest labor union in the United States, focused on advancing public education and the rights of educators. Established in 1857, the NEA has evolved from a professional association into a strong labor union, advocating for better working conditions and improved learning opportunities for students. The NEA provides a variety of services to its members, including professional development through training and workshops, advocacy for policies that support public education, and assistance with collective bargaining to enhance educators' working conditions and compensation. The organization also engages in community outreach to promote education and support local initiatives. With over 3 million members, the NEA plays a significant role in shaping education policy and promoting equity and excellence in education across the United States.
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