[Simtrainer-l] Call to Action regarding U.S. DOE

Wed Mar 26 16:16:07 CDT 2025

Jocelyn, Thank you for sending out this message.

Like so many of you, I am greatly disturbed that what we have fought so
long and hard for in terms of equity, diversity, and inclusion legislation/
programs for our American children and  adults are crumbling all around
us.  We have to DO something!!!

Just a while ago,I heard that there is now a proposal by the current
administration to freeze all federal grants related to teacher training.
Surely, research can teach us something about the  "efficiency" and
"effectiveness" of teaching and learning for ALL students, as it has done
in the past.

CLD is a great avenue for making our voices heard.  The 5calls.org is also
a great tool to share our concerns.  I have downloaded the app on my phone
and am making daily calls, as are many of my friends.

Please keep sharing ideas!

Sincerely, Joyce

On Fri, Mar 21, 2025 at 10:19 AM Washburn, Jocelyn Christine via
Simtrainer-l <simtrainer-l at lists.ku.edu> wrote:

> Dear SIM Network,
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> This year marks the 50th anniversary of Public Law 94-142, known today as
> the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The Administration
> has issued an Executive Order to begin dismantling the U.S. Department of
> Education. This would mean sending all policy, law, programming, and
> services, including IDEA, to other federal agencies without expertise on
> education issues.
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> The Center for Research on Learning at KU began in 1978 as one of five
> U.S. DOE funded institutes to research the type of instruction adolescents
> with learning disabilities require for access to the curriculum and their
> life aspirations. What we know today about effective instruction is
> possible due to federal funding. At this time, our grant funded projects
> continue to be operational, and we will continue to conduct research until
> we are told otherwise.
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> As a SIM network, we are advocates for students with disabilities and the
> support schools need to serve them. Your voice makes a difference! We hope
> you will make your voice heard as professional developers, teachers,
> instructional coaches, school administrators, and advocates for essential
> rights and services. Make your story personal.
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>
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> Dismantling the Department of Education may have detrimental effects
> at all educational levels including:
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>    - Loss of federal protections of students’ rights,
>    - Loss of direct, dedicated funding for special education services,
>    - Loss of personnel preparation funding during an existing nationwide
>    shortage of special education professionals,
>    - Loss of the commitment of our nation to provide education for all in
>    equitable and inclusive environments, and
>    - Loss of essential research funding to advance the field of special
>    education.
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> We urge policymakers to unequivocally reject these attempts to close the
> Department of Education. Make your voice heard here through the CEC
> Action Center now
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> Jocelyn Washburn
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> Jocelyn Washburn, Ph.D.
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> Director of Professional Development
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> Assistant Research Professor
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> University of Kansas Center for Research on Learning
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