Friend, will you add your name before midnight tonight to stand against this blatant assault on education?

Add your name now to protect the Department of Education!

Trump has been threatening to shut down the Department of Education for years — but now, it's actually happening.

On Tuesday, the department announced it was firing more than 1,300 of its staff. And Education Secretary Linda McMahon confirmed that these mass layoffs are the first step toward dismantling the Department of Education for good.

The Department of Education is critical in funding public schools and making sure our students are learning at the appropriate pace and standards. Without it, the future of education is at risk.

This is a crucial moment in our fight to protect the American people and our democracy, friend. Kirsten needs to know where grassroots activists like you stand, so please: Will you add your name before midnight tonight to STOP Trump from dismantling a critical federal department? She's counting on 250 signatures before our midnight deadline:

Add your name now to protect the Department of Education!