Education & Curriculum Access

Public education is under attack. From budget proposals that slash funding to political efforts aimed at censoring inclusive curriculum, students across Michigan are being denied the well-rounded, honest, and equitable education they deserve. This page provides tools to advocate for education that reflects all communities, protects teachers, and defends truth in the classroom.

• Concerns About Education Cuts in Proposed Budget

  Published: May 24, 2025

  (Big Beautiful Billshit)

  Issue: A federal budget proposal would significantly cut funding for public education programs and teacher resources.
  What’s at Risk: School services, staff positions, and student support programs could be eliminated across Michigan.
  Action: Tell Congress to reject education funding cuts and protect investments in public schools.
  

  Who to Send This Letter To: Your U.S. Senators and U.S. House Representative

• Support the Teach MI History Bills (SB 1145–1147)

  Published: April 26, 2024

  Issue: These bills would require schools to teach comprehensive Michigan history, including Indigenous, Black, and labor movements.
  What’s at Risk: Without legislative support, important pieces of Michigan’s story could continue to be excluded from classrooms.
  Action: Urge your state legislators to support SB 1145–1147 and ensure students receive a complete, inclusive education.
  

  Who to Send This Letter To: Your Michigan State Representative and Michigan State Senator

• Protect Inclusive Education and Defend the Right to Learn in Michigan

  Published: April 24, 2025

  Issue: State-level censorship efforts are targeting DEI, race, gender, and identity-related curriculum.
  What’s at Risk: Educators could be restricted in what they’re allowed to teach, erasing key parts of U.S. and world history.
  Action: Demand your lawmakers defend inclusive education and reject bills that aim to silence truth.
  

  Who to Send This Letter To: Your Michigan State Representative, Michigan State Senator, and Governor Gretchen Whitmer

• Defend Educational Equity and Restore Commitments to Native Students

  Published: April 26, 2025

  Issue: Programs and commitments designed to serve Native American students have been underfunded or de-prioritized.
  What’s at Risk: Native students may lose access to critical cultural education, services, and support.
  Action: Urge state leaders to restore funding and respect treaty-based educational responsibilities.
  

  Who to Send This Letter To: Your Michigan State Representative and Governor Gretchen Whitmer

• Restore Federal Education Relief for Michigan Schools

  Published: April 26, 2025

  Issue: Pandemic-era federal relief funds for schools are expiring without a plan for replacement.
  What’s at Risk: Programs that helped stabilize classrooms, support mental health, and reduce class sizes are at risk.
  Action: Ask Congress to renew funding for schools still recovering from the pandemic.
  

  Who to Send This Letter To: Your U.S. Senators and U.S. House Representative

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Mail These Letters To: (Ferndale, MI)

U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D – Junior Senator)
The Honorable Elissa Slotkin
825B Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510

U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D – Senior Senator)
The Honorable Gary Peters
724 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510

U.S. Representative Haley Stevens (MI-11)
The Honorable Haley Stevens
2411 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515

State Representative Helena Scott (HD-8)
The Honorable Helena Scott
Michigan House of Representatives
P.O. Box 30014
Lansing, MI 48909-7514

State Senator Mallory McMorrow (SD-8)
The Honorable Mallory McMorrow
Michigan Senate
P.O. Box 30036
Lansing, MI 48909-7536

Governor Gretchen Whitmer
The Honorable Gretchen Whitmer
P.O. Box 30013
Lansing, MI 48909

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