Worcester Public Schools Joining Federal Lawsuit Against DOE

WORCESTER, MA - Worcester Public Schools (WPS) has joined a federal lawsuit against the Trump Administration as a declarant to stop the dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education.

WPS issued a news release confirming the committee voted 6-2 in favor of the action. The lawsuit itself was filed March 24 in the U.S. District Court in Massachusetts by Democracy Forward, a nonprofit dedicated to fighting abuses of power.

"The Department of Education provides invaluable resources and technical assistance that have a direct impact on educational outcomes of students," the statement read.

The suit cited federal funding support for early childhood education, school meals and technical education as what could be in danger.

"By becoming a declarant to this lawsuit, Worcester is taking a stand," the statement read. "In the City of Worcester and in Worcester Public Schools, we will always support our scholars, staff, families and residents of all backgrounds."

Read the full news release at the WPS website linked here.