As we watch the dismantling of the Department of Education, it is important to know that AAUW is taking a strong stance against this action. Below is a letter from Gloria L. Blackwell, AAUW’s Chief Executive Officer, which describes AAUW’s response to the administration’s executive order. Please take time to read AAUW’s official statement. The link for the statement is included in the letter.
AAUW will continue to update us about actions we can take to ensure that there will be fair and equitable education for all Americans.
Thank you.
Barbara Woodmansee, AAUW York Branch President
AAUW Defends Higher Education
If you have not heard the news, the administration has just issued an Executive Order to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education. While only Congress has the authority to abolish the Department, this order is the latest in a series of attacks on student rights, educational equity, and civil rights enforcement. Read our statement here.
Here is what I say to you: AAUW remains committed to defending and promoting the value of higher education, the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and upholding our mission to advance equity for women and girls.
Amid these attacks, AAUW is taking action. We have launched the Defend Higher Education Fund to help elevate the critical higher education issues impacting women. We are holding a series of events on Defending Equity. We are continuing to invest in women through direct funding, leadership development, and support for women in academia.
Our collective action is needed now more than ever when the consequences are so widespread.
Gloria L. Blackwell
Chief Executive Officer