Received this e-mail today from U.S. Senator Jon Tester’s (D. MT) re-election campaign:
This Administration's budget calls for a $9.2 billion cut to the Department of Education.
It’s clear that Secretary Betsy DeVos wants to privatize our public schools, cut assistance for students with special needs, and slash training for teachers. I think any Montana student, teacher, or parent knows that this is not the way to invest in the next generation. This former Montana teacher knows that.
We should be investing in the education of our kids. A good education is the single best thing we can provide our kids so they can have a bright, prosperous future.
I'm joining with my colleagues and others to demand Betsy DeVos protect our public schools. Add your name to join us >>
If you think taking actions like these doesn't matter, you're wrong.
A while ago, we rose our collective voices and demanded DeVos reconsider the University of Montana's application for Upward Bound. It had been denied because it wasn't double-spaced. (If you don't remember this -- no, I'm not kidding).
I took action. Thousands of you joined me. And DeVos eventually reversed her position.
Speaking out works -- and it is critically important we speak out as loudly as we possibly can to protect our children.
Join us. Add your name and demand Betsy DeVos rethink these cuts to education.
Thanks.
Jon
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