A Step Forward

193. The Future of Education: What Happens If US Department of Education Disappears?


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The United States Department of Education is in the process of being dismantled—and as of March 2025, we're seeing sweeping changes that will impact educators, students, and families across the country.

In this podcast, I'll break down the facts in layman’s terms, providing both perspectives on this historical shift in US education policy.

⌚ Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

00:35 Overview

01:23 What's Happening to the US Department of Education?

02:08 Who is Linda McMahon?

03:35 The current events

04:19 Why this matters

05:10 Key Roles of the Department of Education

07:28 What Supporters Say - and What's missing

08:09 What's not being said

09:27 What Critics and Experts are Warning

12:18 Case in Point

14:58 What Happens Next?

17:52 Key Takeaway

18:53 What You Can Do

20:58 Where Do You Stand?

21:35 Outro

💡 In This Episode:

Why the Department of Education is Being Dismantled: A deep dive into the executive orders, the role of Linda McMahon, and what this means for teachers and students across the USA.

How It Impacts Special Education, Civil Rights & Equity: We explore the risks to special education funding, students with disabilities, and educational equity, plus how school vouchers may widen racial and economic gaps.

What You Can Do Right Now: Stay informed and take action! We talk about contacting your representatives, using tools like Five Calls, and how to advocate for inclusive education and equal rights to education in your community.


Whether you’re a teacher, parent, educator, or advocate for special education and inclusive education, this video will help you stay informed about current events.


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A Step ForwardBy Kassandra Maloney

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