Meghan Whittaker

Former chief of staff at the U.S. Department of Education's OSERS who worked on special education policy; currently a program director at the Learning Agency with prior experience as policy director at the National Center for Learning Disabilities.

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Nov 6, 2025 • 37min

The uncertain future of special education in the United States

Meghan Whittaker, former chief of staff at the U.S. Department of Education, and Julian Saavedra, an assistant principal in Philadelphia, dive into the chaos surrounding recent layoffs in special education. They discuss the impact on students and families, the risks to IEP services, and the need for parental advocacy. The guests also analyze the implications of school vouchers and the challenges of federal oversight versus local school budgeting. Their insights shed light on a critical moment for special education in the U.S.

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