May 13, 2025 • 5:30 pm–7:00 pm
Special Info. Session: What's at Stake for Public Education Under the Trump Administration?
Location: Virtual
Audience: General Public, Parents
Category: Info Session
Kids First Chicago, EducationCounsel, National Parents Union, Advance Illinois, and Educators for Excellence-Chicago invite you to an important public webinar on recent federal actions—and what they mean for Chicago’s schools, families, and communities.
The Trump administration’s executive order to abolish the U.S. Department of Education, alongside threats to cut federal funding and scale back civil rights protections, could dramatically impact public education. Chicago’s schools risk losing critical resources and support for historically marginalized students, including students of color, students with disabilities, English learners, and LGBTQ+ youth.
Featured Speakers:
Dan Gordon, Principal, EducationCounsel
Ariel Taylor Smith, Senior Director, National Parents Union Policy & Action Center
Join us as we discuss:
How these federal decisions could affect Chicago Public Schools and local communities.
What educators, families, and community leaders can do to respond and advocate for Chicago students.
This webinar is a chance to hear directly from education experts, understand what’s happening at the federal level, and explore practical actions we can take together to support Chicago’s students and schools during uncertain times.
We hope you’ll join the conversation.