May 8, 2025
In the first few months of the Trump administration, several education programs have been slashed. A program to help students with disabilities navigate the transition into adulthood was eliminated, and cuts to AmeriCorps eliminated some volunteers who tutor elementary students in reading and math.
A mother shares the story of how these cuts affected her son, and reporters share what they learned when visiting classrooms and talking with educators.
Guests:
- Angela, Mother of a student with disabilities, San Diego County
- Emma Gallegos, Reporter, EdSource
- Lasherica Thornton, Reporter, EdSource
Read more from EdSource:
- How federal cuts are already affecting disabled students in California
- AmeriCorps cuts slash support services, programs for vulnerable communities
- Trump’s budget would abolish funding for English learners, adult ed, teacher recruitment
Education Beat is a weekly podcast, hosted by EdSource’s Zaidee Stavely and produced by Coby McDonald.
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