From Head Start to Civil Rights, 8 Ways Trump Reshaped Education in Just 1 Year ‘The breadth and scope … was pretty astonishing': Experts predict more 2026 unraveling in areas from special education oversight to immigration.

In just 1 year, Trump reshaped education: slashed federal oversight, pushed state control, cut programs, weakened civil rights enforcement, & moved to dismantle the Dept. of Ed. ⚠️ Big shifts w/lasting impact
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. #ProtectIDEA #DontTurnBackTheClock

Achieving IDEA's Promise Through Systems, Not Labels Superintendent shares how IDEA implementation and inclusive practices raised graduation rates from lowest to 98%.

Check out this insightful article on the importance of civil rights protections for LRE and on effective strategies to increase success.
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📊 New Report Released: Michigan’s first-ever Special Education Benchmark Report is here.

📄 Read the full report and see the data driving Michigan’s path forward: tinyurl.com/MI-Benchmark...

#SpecialEducation #MiPAAC #IDEA50 #DisabilityRights #ProtectIDEA #EducateEngageEmpower #SystemsChange

We're incredibly grateful to Murray, Baldwin, Sanders, Schumer, & all our colleagues for their unwavering support in protecting the Dept of ED!
Your commitment to the rights of students w/disabilities is crucial.
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#SupportEducation #ProtectIDEA

Concerns Raised As Teachers Increasingly Use AI To Write IEPs The number of teachers using AI to develop individualized education programs for students with disabilities is surging, but so too are questions about what role the technology should play.

More teachers are turning to AI to draft IEPs—but advocates warn of risks to privacy, accuracy & IDEA compliance. ⚠️ Students’ rights must come first!
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#SpecialEducation #AI #IEPs #EdTech #Inclusion #Equity #ProtectIDEA

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As we honor the IDEA 50th anniversary, MiPAAC commits to the work ahead:

Opening doors was only the beginning.
Now we must widen them.
And we must ensure every child walks through.

#IDEA50 #SpecialEducation #DisabilityRights #ProtectIDEA #EducateEngageEmpower #SystemsChange

Shared Principles & Commitment to the Education of Children and Youth with Disabilities Please sign the Shared Principles document. The principles are listed below and can also be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qMA8vfjcirgnk25z8wGYdhavaLNetFz3LAfbL7EAjbE/edit?usp=shar...

Congress prioritized students with disabilities 50 years ago and must do so again.
#ProtectIDEA #IDEA50
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McMahon's education plan breaks the law and denies students' rights | Opinion What Linda McMahon dismisses as 'micromanagement' is, in reality, the implementation of our nation's special education law.

COPAA was proud to partner on the writing of this excellent opinion piece. Protect IDEA and our kids!

www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...

#ProtectChildrenwithDisabilities #ProtectIDEA #DontTurnBacktheClock

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Thank you, Sen. Chris Van Hollen @vanhollen.senate.gov, for championing IDEA and standing with students with disabilities. Your leadership is crucial as IDEA turns 50. We’ll keep fighting for inclusive education.
#ProtectIDEA #InclusionMatters

Thank you, Senator Tim Kaine @kaine.senate.gov, for your commitment to IDEA and for supporting children with disabilities.
Let's protect education as we approach IDEA's 50th anniversary!
#ProtectChildrenwithDisabilities #ProtectIDEA #DontTurnBacktheClock

Say NO to dismantling and dividing ED Departments. Doing so harms students with disabilities and all students. Contact Congress Today
www.copaa.org/page/TakeAct... #ProtectIDEA #EducateourKids

The rights of children with disabilities are under threat.
Watch a National Town Hall where parents, educators & advocates discussed actions you can take to protect children with disabilities.
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#ProtectChildrenwithDisabilities
#ProtectIDEA
#DontTurnBackTheClock

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Reminder: Virtual Town Hall to Protect Children with Disabilities & IDEA Today at 4:00 PM Eastern.

Learn more by reading the flier here: docs.google.com/document/d/1...

Register to attend here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

#ProtectIDEA #ProtectChildrenwithDisabilities

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Join a Virtual Town Hall to Protect Children with Disabilities & Protect IDEA. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the w... Co-Hosted by COPAA, Center for Learner Equity, The Arc, Council for Exceptional Children, National Center for Learning Disabilities, National Down Syndrome Congress

Registration: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

#DisabilityRights #EveryChildOneVoice #Inclusion #Disability #Neurodiversity #SpecialEducation #ProtectIDEA

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We urge the Administration and Congress to protect children and immediately restore staffing and support at ED. It’s a moral and legal obligation for our nation's children.

Full statement here: drive.google.com/.../17y4itVS....

#DontTurnBackTheClock #ProtectIDEA #ProtectChildrenwithDisabilities

Legislative Action Center Take action with CEC's Legislative Action Center.

Cuts at the U.S. Dept. of Education threaten IDEA & ADA protections.

This isn’t just a budget issue. It’s a civil rights issue.

Sign: exceptionalchildren.org/lac

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#ProtectIDEA #4SpecialEducation #DeafRights

Finally participate in our 1st amendment rights without fear of retaliation…. We will not be silenced. #nokings #protectdisabledpeople #educationforall #nonazis #nofascists #protectidea #sworeanoath #antifascism #antifacist #makeracistsafraidagain

Fred Trump III Denounces Uncle for Saying Disabled People “Should Just Die” Democracy Now! is joined by the nephew of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, who has endorsed Trump’s Democratic opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris. Fred Trump III’s new memoir, All in ...

Of course this regime intends to gut special education and protections for the IDEA and ADA.

Let’s refresh our memories.
#disabilityrights #pinks #Eugenics #protectIDEA #resist

When we lose federal support:

• Speech therapy & services get delayed or cut
• Classroom staff & tools vanish
• Accountability & oversight fade

We must defend IDEA — not because it’s political, but because it’s just.

📌 Share your voice. Call your rep. #ProtectIDEA #SpecialEd
#InclusionMatters

Legislative Action Center Take action with CEC's Legislative Action Center.

🖊️ Add your name to protect OSERS and federal disability oversight:

👉 exceptionalchildren.org/lac?vvsrc=/C...

Every signature helps send a clear message: students with disabilities deserve strong federal protection under IDEA and ADA. #ProtectIDEA #4SpecialEducation

Protect Disability Rights: Restore OSERS ⚠️ Sweeping cuts at OSERS (OSEP & RSA) threaten compliance with IDEA and ADA. Without federal oversight, deaf and disabled students risk losing the education and rights they are guaranteed by law. Tel...

The recent Reduction in Force (RIF) at the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS)—including OSEP and RSA—jeopardizes decades of progress in disability rights, education, and employment. #ProtectIDEA #4SpecialEducation 🧵 [thread]

Take Action - Advocacy | National PTA Urge your members of congress to take action on issues that are most important to our children and our schools. Use these easy tools to sign up for action alerts, find and view legislation, find offic...

(3/3) “And visit PTA.org/TakeAction for another way to take action for public schools with your members of Congress.”

#EveryChildOneVoice #HowWePTA #Disability #ProtectIDEA #ProtectTheDOE

Featuring Judy Heumann aka the "mother" of disability rights and activist who was crucial in disability rights legislation

Featuring Ed Roberts, a pioneering leader of the disability rights movement including his leadership in 504 sit-ins

Featuring Alice Wong, an award-winning disabled activist, writer, editor, and community organizer

Featuring Brad Lomax, a civil rights & disability rights activist whose advocacy led to the landmark disability legislation

We thank disability justice activists who help expand education & protections for individuals with disabilities this #DisabilityPrideMonth, like Judy Heumann, Ed Roberts, Alice Wong, & Brad Lomax! action.momsrising.org/survey/Disab... #ProtectIDEA #MomSky

Info about the 504 Sit-In of 1977, where the disability community occupied federal buildings throughout the U.S. to push for Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

Did you know? IDEA, Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), & Americans with Disabilities Act play a crucial role in federal efforts to support the education of individuals with disabilities

We shine a light on disability justice history for #DisabilityPrideMonth, like the 504 Sit-In of 1977 & pushes for federal programs to protect the education of individuals with disabilities! action.momsrising.org/survey/Disab... #ProtectIDEA #MomSky

Info on IDEA which supports early intervention, a support system for kids aged 0-6 years w/ developmental delays/disabilities

Info on Individualized Education Programs that are supported by IDEA

Info on IDEA supporting 504 plans, which provide accommodations & support for students w/ disabilities in a classroom setting

This #DisabilityPrideMonth, we are highlighting the contributions from IDEA that support disability programs for our kids, such as Early Intervention, Individualized Education Program & 504 plans. action.momsrising.org/survey/Disab... #ProtectIDEA #MomSky

Text "Happy Disability Pride Month!" with info on Individuals with Disabilities Education Act & lifting activists/protections

Stats on protections for folks w/ disabilities before IDEA like U.S. public schools accommodated 1/5 kids w/ disabilities

Happy #DisabilityPrideMonth!

We celebrate the disability programs that help kids thrive, including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)! action.momsrising.org/survey/Disability_story_... #ProtectIDEA #MomSky

Thank you, @rebeccawhite.bsky.social , for representing our district with a “NO” vote on being one step closer to dismantling public education for VTers. We are losing to so many levels of privilege. I’m scared for our future. #disabilityrights #protectIDEA

Indeed. The next of his “print and sign” executive orders being handed to him by his P2025 staff. I hope the DemGovs/AGs/whomever are equally ready with lawsuits.
#ProtectIDEA
#ProtectTitle1
#ProtectOurSchools