Laura Meckler

Laura Meckler, a national education writer for The Washington Post and author of "Dream Town: Shaker Heights and the Quest for Racial Equity," discusses the potential implications of shutting down the Department of Education. She highlights personnel shortages and the turmoil within the department, driven by recent memos and Supreme Court rulings. Meckler also addresses the historical evolution of education funding and civil rights, emphasizing the struggles faced by marginalized students and the alarming disparities in school discipline.