The phrase "attack on public education" refers to any effort or action that aims to weaken, dismantle or reduce funding for public schools and universities. This can take many forms including cuts in government budgets, privatization of educational institutions, the introduction of voucher systems, or changes in curriculum that undermine the quality of education provided by these institutions. The phrase is often used to describe a political agenda that seeks to limit access to public education for certain groups of people based on their socio-economic status, race, religion or other factors. It can also refer to efforts by private interests to profit from educational services at the expense of providing quality education to all students regardless of their backgrounds.