VIDEO: Explainers on the Attacks on Education

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VIDEO: Explainers on the Attacks on Education

Watch EdTrust experts explain the complicated education policies being enacted by the White House and hear from teachers who are affected

March 18, 2025 by EdTrust

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With rapid executive orders and policies coming out of the White House and the dismantling of the Department of Education, you might have questions about what all this means for students, families, and educators. Well, EdTrust has you covered! Watch our experts break down the complicated policies being enacted by the executive branch and hear real stories from families, students, teachers and others who are directly affected by these executive orders and proclamations.

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul, EdTrust President Denise Forte, NEA President Becky Pringle, NPU President Keri Rodrigues Langan, and parents, teachers and students hold a video press call to discuss President Donald Trump’s action to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education and address the catastrophic harms for students, families, and schools.

Linda McMahon has just been confirmed, now what?

Linda McMahon has just been confirmed as Secretary of Education, so now what do we do? We sat down with Augustus Mays, EdTrust’s Vice President of Partnerships and Engagement to discuss what this means for public education.

A statement from EdTrust on the confirmation of Linda McMahon as Secretary of Education

Linda McMahon has now been confirmed as Secretary of Education. Augustus Mays, EdTrust’s VP of Partnerships and Engagement has a message for what this moment means for education in our country.

Episode 1- Let’s Talk About It: What Will Happen if The Department of Education is Abolished?

We sat down with Reid, our Director of Government Affairs to discuss what could happen if the Trump Administration decides to follow through with their plan to abolish the department of Education.

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VIDEO: Explainers on the Attacks on Education

VIDEO: Explainers on the Attacks on Education

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