"Trump's Education Department Under Fire: New Moves Spark Concerns Over Funding Cuts In a move that has sent shockwaves through the education community, the Trump administration has announced a series of sweeping changes to the Education Department's budget, targeting some of its most critical programs. On the latest episode of The Excerpt podcast, a detailed look at the proposed cuts reveals a stark reality: vital initiatives such as Title I, which provides funding to disadvantaged schools, and programs supporting students with special needs, are in the crosshairs. The implications of these changes are far-reaching, with experts warning that they could exacerbate existing inequalities and leave already vulnerable students behind. As the debate over the future of education funding continues to intensify, one thing is clear: the stakes have never been higher."
On the Tuesday, December 2, 2025 episode of The Excerpt podcast: Trump’s latest Education Department moves target some of the agency's most important programs. From Title I to special education to ...