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Protect Our Kids Toolkit

The Protect Our Kids campaign is mobilizing educators, parents, students, and community allies to fight against devastating cuts to public education. The Trump administration’s plan to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education and block grant federal education programs would strip critical funding from millions of students. This toolkit provides the resources you need to take action and defend our public schools. Every action in this campaign is rooted in strengthening—not undermining—our local public schools and ensuring that lawmakers prioritize kids over tax cuts.

Mobilizing for a Day of Action. Graphic shows photos of education leaders and activists who participated in the event

Watch now to hear from education leaders and activists on how you can make an impact.

How to Take Action

1. Organize a Local Event on March 4

  • Plan a rally, teach-in, or press conference on March 4 to highlight the impact of these cuts.  
  • Partner with local organizations and community leaders to amplify your message.  
  • Download fliers, logos and signage.

 

2. Contact Your Lawmakers

  • Federal Action: Urge Congress to oppose block grants and education funding cuts—don’t cut kids for tax cuts. Share this letter!

3. Share Your Story

  • Collect and amplify real-life stories from students, parents, and educators to show how these cuts would hurt kids.  
  • Submit blog posts and writer stories for national amplification by emailing AFTvoices@aft.org
  • Submit an op-ed to your local newspaper. Click here to download a sample op-ed.
  • Submit video stories for national amplification through our campaign.

Tell us your story

4. Mobilize Online

 

Articles and Resources on the Impact of Cuts