An overwhelming majority of members of the Prince George’s County Educators’ Association (PGCEA) voted to ratify a new three-year contract with Prince George’s County Public Schools.

As we head into a well-earned Spring Break, I hope each of you finds time to rest, recharge, and reflect on the powerful work you do every day for our students and communities.

But when we return, it’s go time.

There is no silver lining in Donald Trump’s assault on the U.S. Department of Education. The Trump Administration has laid off half of the department’s 4,133-person workforce, paused federal funding, eliminated diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, and canceled research and teacher preparation grants while promoting funding for private school choice policies.