A controversial new wave of policy shifts at the Education Department is reshaping key programs that serve millions of students nationwide. The latest moves under scrutiny include major funding initiatives like Title I, which supports disadvantaged schools, as well as critical protections for students with disabilities. Critics argue the changes could undermine long-standing federal commitments to equity and special education services. The Excerpt podcast breaks down the implications of these high-stakes decisions in a deep-dive discussion.
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 ...
