The latest episode of The Excerpt podcast examines the Trump administration’s recent Education Department actions, which focus on dismantling key programs including federal funding for disadvantaged schools, special education services, and other critical initiatives. Critics argue these moves could reshape educational equity and accessibility, while supporters frame them as efforts to streamline bureaucracy. The discussion breaks down the potential impact on students and schools nationwide, offering insight into the political and policy battles shaping K-12 education. Listeners will hear analysis on how these changes fit into broader trends of federal education policy under the current administration.
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 ...
