Andrew Rotherham

Martin West, a Harvard education professor, and Andrew Rotherham, co-founder of Bellwether, delve into the Trump administration's dramatic budget cuts to the Department of Education. They discuss the controversial push to dismantle the department amid rising concerns over educational access and federal involvement. The conversation highlights the potential chaos of disbanding federal oversight, especially regarding special education and funding equity. Both guests stress the need for strategic reforms to modernize the education system and advocate for community engagement in shaping future policies.