1. United States
2. Ohio
3. Letter

The Department of Education plays a crucial role in ensuring accessible and quality education for all. Recent staffing cuts undermine its ability to fulfil this mission effectively. Education is a fundamental right and its provision should be prioritized, not undermined through regressive policies. Protecting the Department's workforce is essential to safeguarding educational opportunities and empowering future generations. This calls for a reevaluation of the decisions leading to these detrimental cuts and a commitment to strengthening, not weakening, the agency's capacity to serve students and communities across the nation.