Consider This from NPR Six months in, how Trump has changed the Education Department.
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Jul 24, 2025 
Corey Turner, NPR's education correspondent, dives into the shifting landscape of federal education under the Trump administration. He discusses the alarming withholding of nearly $5 billion in funding, revealing how this impacts school districts and critical programs, especially in low-income areas. The conversation also covers staffing reductions at the Education Department, which threaten support for students with disabilities and higher education reforms. Turner's insights shed light on the profound implications these changes have for American classrooms.
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Department of Education Shrinkage
- The Trump administration has significantly reduced the Department of Education by about half its staff through buyouts and layoffs.
- This is part of President Trump's goal to dismantle the federal role in education and return control to states.
Billions in K-12 Funding Withheld
- The Trump administration is withholding nearly $5 billion in federal funding intended for K-12 schools.
- The withholding is justified by accusations of funding programs infused with critical race theory, impacting district budgets nationwide.
Rural District Depends on Federal Funds
- Brian Huber, superintendent of a rural Virginia district, relies heavily on federal funds to train inexperienced teachers.
- With funds withheld, districts like his struggle to support educators and improve student learning.