Information about "Hands Off Our Schools" rally in San Diego, April 8th, 8am-noon

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Activist San Diego, in collaboration with 50501 San Diego, will host a grassroots rally Tuesday, April 8, protesting the elimination of the Department of Education and the billions of dollars in lost funding that will negatively impact our parents, teachers, and educators.

The event coincides with Department of Education Secretary Linda McMahon's appearance at the ASU + GSV Summit at the Manchester Grand Hyatt.

Event Details:

• What: San Diego parents, educators, and concerned citizens protesting attacks on the Department of Education and cuts to school funding
• Who: San Diego community members with organizing support from Activist San Diego and 50501 San Diego
• When: Tuesday, April 8th, 8 a.m. to noon PDT
• Where: Manchester Grand Hyatt, 1 Market Place, San Diego
• Why: Voice community concerns about student rights and educational funding
• Registration: Advanced registration is strongly encouraged at https://www.mobilize.us/dashboard/indivisible/event/770940
• Transportation: Participants are encouraged to take public transit to the event
  

The "Hands Off Our Schools!" rally aims to challenge current educational policy directions and amplify community voices. Laurie, a mother of two special needs students describes her reason for speaking out.

"As a mother of two vibrant, neurodivergent daughters, my parenting journey is unique. I've had to navigate private insurance, MediCal, Regional Center supports, Early Start programs, developmental therapy networks, and our public school system.

This work is challenging, but it's called me to action—especially when our support systems are threatened. Public schools are a safe haven for families like mine. I worry there may not be a place where my girls will be accepted, supported and celebrated. That's why I stand against efforts to dismantle the Department of Education."

Media Opportunities

Speakers will be available for interviews during the event, please contact Coleen Geraghty below if you are interested in an interview. The complete speaker lineup is being finalized, additional updates will be sent as more information becomes available.

Media Contact: 
Coleen Geraghty
coleengeraghty@gmail.com
619-709-4188