ELC Executive Director Bob Kim discusses his recent EdWeek op-ed co-authored with former U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona about the dangerous federal voucher program #publiceducation #federal #sgo #publicfunds #explainer
Bob Kim
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No. 1 fan of public education. Attorney. Writer. Lover of the arts, tennis, karaoke, and a good 5K.
@bob-kim.bsky.social of @edlawcenter.bsky.social , Lorraine Blatt of Rep. Summer Lee’s staff, and @bakerdphd.bsky.social on 2nd panel moderated Patricia Marin discuss Current Threats to Educational Justice. JEP 2026 in DC. @spencerfoundation.bsky.social @hewlettfound.bsky.social
It won’t happen, but at least as of this moment there’s the potential for 🇺🇸 to be represented in 14 out of 16 4th round singles matches at the US Open 🎾. Pretty nice spread. @benrothenberg.bsky.social @christopherclarey.bsky.social
Breaking down school policies that unintentionally harm certain student groups #schoolpolicy #k12education #students #publiceducation #equalopportunity
Cost of US wars in Afghanistan/Iraq/Syria: $5 trillion. Total US war spending, 2001-22: $8 trillion. Total federal K-12 education spending, 2001-22: $1.4 trillion, incl. extra funding for econ/covid recovery. Cost of new war in Iran may exceed all federal K-12 education spending over next 20 yrs.
Education Law Center Executive Director @bob-kim.bsky.social provides important updates on federal funding for public education in the FY26 budget. #fyp #congress #publiceducation #trumpadministration #edchat
States Should Reject Federal School Voucher Scheme url:https://progressive.org/op-eds/states-should-reject-federal-school-voucher-scheme-kim-20251210/
This #GivingTuesday, ELC’s Executive Director @bob-kim.bsky.social reminds us why defending students’ rights matters now more than ever. Join us in supporting NJ families and ensuring justice for public school students. Make your gift today! edlawcenter.networkforgood.com/projects/260...
Thank you @doggett.house.gov @sewell.house.gov @chu.house.gov for fighting to stop the Republicans' national voucher scheme, hiding as a tax credit. Tell Congress not to undermine public schools by funding vouchers. actionnetwork.org/letters/tell... #DontDefundPublicSchools
Tell your lawmaker: Stop cuts to public schools to fund vouchers
In Congress, Trump’s allies are trying to sneak a new voucher program into a bill about taxes. But this “tuition tax credit” is nothing more than a national voucher program that also allows people lik...
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Today, I and a bunch of compatriot colleagues sued the United States of America for illegally dismantling the U.S. Department of Education, thus jeopardizing the futures of millions of young Americans and of our wondrous, still-young, and fragile democracy. edlawcenter.org/coalition-su...
Coalition including ELC sues Trump Administration for Dismantling U.S. Department of Education, Hurting All Students
Coalition including ELC sues Trump Administration for Dismantling U.S. Department of Education, Hurting All Students
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ICYMI: Read ELC Executive Director @bob-kim.bsky.social Statement on Executive Order Dismantling U.S. Department of Education edlawcenter.org/statement-fr...
In DC, looking for inspiration to address what’s happened this week, and then I look up and see this wall art in my hotel room. In times like these, look to the OGs of democracy.
My latest newsletter is up, be sure to check it out! @edlawcenter.bsky.social @pfpsorg.bsky.social pfps.org/federal-educ...
Federal Education Funding, More on the U.S. Department of Education—and a Couple of Court Wins
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ELC Litigation Director Jessica Levin is testifying tomorrow, 10:15am, during the Congressional Hearing on “Education Without Limits: Exploring the Benefits of School Choice.” Don’t miss her voucher takedown!
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Statement from Education Law Center Executive Director @bob-kim.bsky.social on Trump Executive Order to Dismantle the U.S. Department of Education edlawcenter.org/statement-fr...
Statement from Education Law Center Executive Director Robert Kim on Trump Executive Order to Dismantle the U.S. Department of Education - Education Law Center
The Trump administration’s attempt to dismantle and eventually eliminate the U.S. Department of Education is profoundly wrongheaded, threatening...
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Don’t miss ELC Executive Director @bob-kim.bsky.social testifying to Congress on “Federal Investments in Elementary Education,” Wed., 2/26, 10:30am: appropriations.house.gov/schedule/hea...
Federal Investments in Elementary Education
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Thank you @janellescott.bsky.social ❤️❤️❤️yes we need all the support we can get to fight the fight! See👇 and 🙏 edlawcenter.org/about/donate...
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Janelle Scott@janellescott.bsky.social · 2y agoIf you have extra funds and want to support an org doing essential work to fight the actions against public education and ed research of this administration, @edlawcenter.bsky.social is doing hard, critical work and could use anything you can contribute.
Watch ELC Executive Director @bob-kim.bsky.social discuss future threats to education policy as the Trump administration pushes efforts to dismantle the Department of Education. www.c-span.org/program/wash...
Frederick Hess and Robert Kim on the Trump Administration and Education Policy
American Enterprise Institute Education Policy Studies Senior Fellow and Director Frederick Hess and Education Law Center Executive Director Robert Kim discussed the Trump administration and education...
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I know what some people think “DEI”means. But there’s another meaning behind “DEI” that is closer to the core intent behind the Fourteenth Amendment’s Equal Protection Clause. A government can purport to disband “DEI,” but it can’t disregard the Constitution.
A no-brainer. Schools should know this even in the absence of guidance sports.yahoo.com/new-title-ix...
New Title IX guidance from President Biden's administration threatens to upend school rev-share plans in college sports
The outgoing administration's Department of Education dropped an 11th-hour salvo saying any payments must be “proportionately” distributed to men and women athletes to satisfy Title IX.
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ELC’s newest #MakingTheGrade finds state polices like tax cuts and universal vouchers hindered progress toward funding public education post-pandemic. Learn more: tinyurl.com/4pxdshf5 @bob-kim.bsky.social
I wrote this article, published today, before the Nov. 5 election. It’s a reminder that the U.S. Department of Education is not the only cabinet agency responsible for attending to the needs of children and students. #KappanMag #EdPolicy #EdChat #EdLeaders kappanonline.org/the-miseduca...
The (mis)education of Indigenous students - Kappan Online
Indigenous students in the U.S have faced a history of serious educational mistreatment and still experience formidable challenges..
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If you donate $6.2 million to protect public education today you’ll receive your very own banana and duct tape. edlawcenter.networkforgood.com/projects/567...
Statement of Education Law Center Executive Director @bobkim.bsky.social on the Nomination of Linda McMahon as Secretary of Education edlawcenter.org/statement-of...