Federal education policy has seen a lot of changes since President Trump's inauguration. For example, the Department of Education itself, which Trump has vowed to close.But that hasn't stopped the Trump administration from also wielding the Department's power. Most recently, by withholding billions of dollars for K-12 schools.
Federal education policy has seen a lot of changes since President Trump's inauguration. For example, the Department of Education itself, which Trump has vowed to close. But that hasn't stopped the Trump administration from also wielding the Department's power.
Most recently, by withholding billions of dollars for K-12 schools.A sign marks the location of the U.S. Department of Education headquarters building on June 20, 2025, in Washington, DC.A sign marks the location of the U.S. Department of Education headquarters building on June 20, 2025, in Washington, DC. Most recently, by withholding billions of dollars for K-12 schools.This episode was produced by Kathryn Fink. It was edited by Nicole Cohen and Courtney Dorning. Our executive producer is Sami Yenigun.
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