Operation iLevelUP
Operation iLevelUP
When systems fall, we rise.
As the future of the U.S. Department of Education hangs in the balance, Operation iLevelUP is stepping in. This nationwide response network, powered by passionate volunteers and driven by smart technology, is working to stabilize, support, and elevate America’s youth from the ground up.
Why We Exist
Millions of students rely on DOE-backed programs every day—from Pell Grants and special education services to Title I school funding and civil rights protections. The proposed elimination of the Department of Education would devastate public education. Operation iLevelUP is here to fill those gaps with rapid, community-powered, tech-enabled support.
Converting Title I into block grants could force 180,000 teacher positions to be cut, affecting about 2.8 million students in low-income communities.
IDEA provides $15 billion annually to support 7.5 million students with disabilities, but without the DOE, these services may be weakened or lost due to reduced oversight and accountability.
The Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights protects students from discrimination; moving it to the DOJ would weaken enforcement and jeopardize student protections.
The Perkins Act provides $1.4B annually to fund CTE programs that train over 14 million students for essential technical careers; cuts threaten workforce readiness.
Federal aid programs like Pell Grants and student loans help millions afford college; without them, access declines, especially for low- and middle-income families.
IDEA provides $15 billion annually to support 7.5 million students with disabilities, but without the DOE, these services may be weakened or lost due to reduced oversight and accountability.
Eliminating TRIO, GEAR UP, and campus-based aid slashes over $1.5B from proven college access programs, endangering support for underprivileged students nationwide.
What Is Operation iLevelUP?
Operation iLevelUP is the civic emergency response arm of iLevelUP, mobilizing educators, technologists, parents, students, and volunteers to:
- Replace lost student services through innovative digital tools
- Rally school districts and state leaders to adopt new support models
- Advocate for educational equity across all 50 states
Upcoming Operation iLevelUP Info Session
Tuesday • 8:00 AM PST • 60 minutes
- Discover our mission: Learn how we’re rallying volunteers nationwide to support first-generation and marginalized students through digital tools, mentorship, and advocacy.
- Explore your fit: Get a breakdown of our mission teams—from Advocacy and Funding to Tech Infrastructure and District Liaison—and see where your skills can make the greatest impact.
- Meet the team: Chat live with current volunteers and staff, hear success stories, and ask questions about time commitments, onboarding, and next steps.
- Take action: We’ll walk you through our streamlined sign-up process so you can jump into project work right away.
Ready to learn more about how you can join the effort?
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Join a Mission Team
Choose your role in this historic effort. Operation iLevelUP is organized into mission-focused teams:
Intel Command
Research DOE restructuring, funding, and policy trends
Advocacy Squadron
Launch email and phone campaigns to lawmakers
District Liaisons Unit
Work with school boards and superintendents
Infrastructure Crew
Write, edit, and promote our mission online
Intel Command
Support tech, data entry, and admin needs
Funding Forward Corps
Help raise funds through philanthropy and VC
Compliance Watch
Advise on legal and ethical protections
Every skill set matters. Every volunteer counts.
Join a Mission Team
Choose your role in this historic effort. Operation iLevelUP is organized into mission-focused teams:
Intel Command
Research DOE restructuring, funding, and policy trends
Advocacy Squadron
Launch email and phone campaigns to lawmakers
District Liaisons Unit
Work with school boards and superintendents
Infrastructure Crew
Write, edit, and promote our mission online
Intel Command
Support tech, data entry, and admin needs
Funding Forward Corps
Help raise funds through philanthropy and VC
Compliance Watch
Advise on legal and ethical protections
Every skill set matters.
Every volunteer counts.
What You’ll Do
As a member of Operation iLevelUP, you’ll:
- Join a team of action-takers ready to support schools and families
- Attend short daily standups (15 minutes max)
- Use Google Workspace tools for real-time collaboration
- Help build the future of educational equity—no experience required
Remote first. Fast-paced. Fully mission-driven.
Our Vision
To create a nationwide student support platform that replaces lost DOE functions with AI-guided academic support, mentorship, virtual college counseling, mental health support, career navigation, and more—offered equitably to every student, everywhere.
Take Action Now
Education is under attack. Our students cannot wait.
Join Operation iLevelUP today to make an immediate difference in your community and across the country.
