I am. Reading David Pore's column for our most recent ATPE News content release-which lists all of the executive orders-was really something. There's a lot happening and really fast.
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Kate Johanns
Marketing and Engagement Director
ATPE
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-24-2025 08:30 AM
From: Kristin Shelton
Subject: Judge blocks Trump's orders to dismantle the Education Department and fire employees
It is hard to not comment with a reaction or name-calling that would be beneath me as a professional member of our organization. I will say I am glad to see this step. The dance continues. Does anyone else feel exhausted regarding the dance?
Original Message:
Sent: 5/23/2025 12:01:00 PM
From: Michael Spurlin
Subject: Judge blocks Trump's orders to dismantle the Education Department and fire employees
A federal judge on Thursday blocked President Donald Trump's executive order to dismantle the Education Department and ordered the agency to reinstate employees who were fired in mass layoffs. The administration said it would challenge the ruling. U.S. District Judge Myong Joun in Boston granted a preliminary injunction stopping the Trump administration from carrying out plans announced in March that sought to work toward Trump's goal to shut down the department. It marks a setback to one of the Republican president's campaign promises.
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Michael Spurlin
ATPE
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