CONCORD, NH – Today, President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order pushing to end the Department of Education. This is the Administration’s latest extreme action that hurts New Hampshire students and public schools, following moves to lay off 50% of Department of Education employees.
Megan Tuttle, President of NEA-New Hampshire, provided the following statement in response:
“All students deserve a high-quality education, safe and welcoming public schools, and the support they need to thrive. Unfortunately, President Trump’s extreme actions jeopardize the ability of Granite State students to build bright futures. If it becomes a reality, Trump’s move will take resources away from our most vulnerable schools and students, eliminate services for students with disabilities, put higher education out of reach for middle class families, and decimate civil rights protections for our students.
New Hampshire educators won’t be silent as anti-public education politicians attack our students, our schools, and our communities. Together, with parents and allies, we will continue to fight to ensure every student has access to a quality education with qualified educators who nurture their love of learning and help them reach their full potential.”
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About NEA-New Hampshire
NEA-New Hampshire is the largest union of public employees in the state. Founded in 1854, the New Hampshire State Teachers Association became one of the “founding ten” state education associations that formed the National Education Association in 1857. Known today as NEA-NH, and comprised of more than 17,000 members, our mission to advocate for the children of New Hampshire and public-school employees, and to promote lifelong learning, remains true after more than 165 years. Our members are public school employees in all stages of their careers, including classroom teachers and other certified professionals, staff and instructors at public higher education institutions, students preparing for a teaching career, education support personnel and those retired from the profession.
