Education Beat

Trump administration slashing programs for students with disabilities, struggling readers


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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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