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Last week, at the National Vigil for All Victims of Gun Violence, Emma Ehrens, a survivor of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, shared her powerful story. She is still dealing with the trauma of losing her best friend, and told us, “I want to live in a nation that values

Happening Now: I am in North Carolina convening students, parents, school leaders, and gun safety advocates for a conversation on gun violence prevention and student mental health. x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

More details on Project Prevent grants here: ed.gov/news/press-rel…

Big news: Yesterday, U.S. Department of Education released revised Title I guidance aimed at supporting states, LEAs, and schools in using Title I funds to expand access to high-quality preschool. ed.gov/news/press-rel…

Before President Donald J. Trump and I came into office, only 7,000 borrowers had received student debt relief through Public Service Loan Forgiveness. We made it easier for teachers, firefighters, and others to have their debt forgiven — and as of today, 870,000 public servants have benefitted.

The memory of what happened at Marjory Stoneman Douglas will never be erased. Inspired by the community's courage, let us find it within ourselves to do more. We know what works: Universal background checks. Red flag laws. An assault weapons ban. Now, legislators must act.

6 years ago, students organized March For Our Lives and inspired a movement. It is because of their courage that President Donald J. Trump and I could enact the most significant gun safety law in nearly 30 years. To these young leaders, I am proud to continue the fight alongside you.

Jill and I see educators teaching our students, challenging and supporting them, comforting them, caring for them and inspiring them. I mean it when I say they keep our national ambitions aloft. This Teacher Appreciation Day, may we all show them the gratitude they deserve.

Big News: Our Administration is investing nearly $900 million to purchase over 3,400 clean school buses in 530 school districts across the U.S. 🚌 This investment will improve the air our children breathe, reduce pollution, and create good-paying manufacturing jobs.

Yesterday, I met with survivors of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting who are now graduating from high school. Emma, Grace, Matt, Ella, Henry, and Lilly: Thanks for your strength, courage, and leadership. On Gun Violence Awareness Day, we commit to continuing the fight

I thought it was an illuminating, small example of how ED is unable to keep up with its statutory obligations because it no longer has the personnel and contracts in place to do the work. (2/9)

BIG news: The Senate parliamentarian has ruled the private school voucher provision in the reconciliation bill is subject to a 60-vote threshold. #ByrdBath The Senate version creates a $4B/yr permanent program for taxable years beginning Dec. 31, 2026. budget.senate.gov/ranking-member…

To be clear: this is ~$5B in $$ that Congress has *already appropriated* -- fed funding to address educator shortages, support migrant students, and provide afterschool programs: "...the administration could proceed with those cuts for the 25-26 school yr" edweek.org/policy-politic…

10 Republican senators write to OMB urging the release of the K-12 formula funds being withheld from districts: "We encourage you to reverse your decision and release this Congressionally-approved funding to states." Bipartisan recognition of the harm this is causing localities.