Matt Barnum from The Wall Street Journal discusses cell phone policies in schools, impact of ESAs on school districts, and the state of charter schools. They explore trends in education like standardized testing, private school choice programs, and shifting political dynamics in education policies.

Aaron Bean, a Congressman from Florida and founder of the Congressional Doge Caucus, dives into the exciting formation of DOGE, aimed at improving government efficiency and tackling wasteful spending. He discusses bipartisan support for these reforms amid a soaring national debt. Joining him is Matt Barnum, a Wall Street Journal education reporter, who explores Trump’s proposed changes to the Department of Education, emphasizing decentralization and parental control, while shedding light on future challenges for education policy amid political shifts.

Wall Street Journal education reporter Matt Barnum discusses the impact of expiring federal funds on K-12 schools in the US. Schools are facing challenges such as program cancellations, budget cutbacks, and possible layoffs as billions of dollars in COVID funding expire, leaving students in need of ongoing support.