Spanberger: “As Governor, I Will Work Aggressively to Make Sure Our Schools Have the Funding They Need”
**VIDEO: Following President Trump Signing Executive Order, Spanberger Stands Up for Virginia Schools**
RICHMOND, Va. — Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger today released the following statement in response to President Trump’s executive order to begin dismantling the U.S. Department of Education — threatening billions of dollars in federal funding for Virginia schools.
“The strength of our schools is personal to me. I’m the mother of three daughters in Virginia public schools — one in elementary school, one in middle school, and one in high school. I know that kids, families, and schools across the Commonwealth will bear the brunt of this irresponsible decision.
“Virginia’s students, parents, teachers, and schools will suffer if the Trump Administration cuts education funding. Federal resources fortify critical lifelines for families to receive the support they need, particularly for parents of kids with disabilities, pre-schoolers enrolled in Head Start, students in rural school districts, and Virginians who count on Pell Grants to pursue higher education.”
“At a time when Virginia ranks last in the country in student math recovery, our Commonwealth needs leaders who are focused on promoting excellence and expanding opportunities for our kids, not creating chaos for families. As Governor, I will work aggressively to make sure our schools have the funding they need to address our chronic teacher shortage, contend with learning loss, expand workforce training opportunities, and set Virginia’s next generation on the path to success.”
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