A new episode of The Excerpt podcast examines how recent actions by the Education Department under the current administration are reshaping key federal programs, including those funding disadvantaged schools and supporting students with disabilities. Critics argue the changes could significantly alter long-standing initiatives like Title I and special education funding, raising questions about their future impact on vulnerable student populations. The discussion explores the legal and educational implications of these shifts, offering insight into how policy decisions may reshape education priorities at a national level. Listeners looking for analysis on federal education policy and its broader consequences will find this episode particularly relevant.


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 ...