Phoebe Bailey

Phoebe Bailey, the Director of Southwest Arkansas Education Cooperative, sheds light on the aftermath of the Uvalde school shooting and the urgent need for gun control and mental health reform. The conversation dives into how recent funding cuts have endangered school mental health programs and the silence from Republicans following Trump's drastic budget reductions. Bailey shares personal anecdotes of the emotional toll on families and the vital role improved mental health support plays in schools. It's a compelling look at the intersection of politics and student well-being.