We’re drowning in education news this week.
The Trump administration’s grant freeze has put millions of school funds in jeopardy. The decision has some school leaders scrambling.
Our Jakob McWhinney got nerdy and figured out just how much money San Diego County stands to lose. Also, a San Diego Unified Board Trustee is calling it quits after one term. We’ll explain why.
And, meet our new City Hall reporter, Mariana Martinez Barba!
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INTRO 00:00:44
SEGMENT 1 00:01:33 - Support VOSD
SEGMENT 2 00:02:15 - Banter
SEGMENT 3 00:08:27 - Spring Valley Swap Meet
Addressing false ICE sighting
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SEGMENT 4 00:13:45 - Meet our new City Hall beat reporter Mariana Martinez Barba
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BREAK 00:19:14
SEGMENT 4 00:19:24 - Drowning in Education News
Trump Froze $50 Million in Education Funds. Here’s How Hard Each Local District Was Hit
The Trump administration’s freezing of a slew of federal grants has left $50 million for San Diego County schools up in the air.
The Learning Curve: San Diego Unified’s Board President Won’t Run for Reelection
Cody Petterson, who won a seat on the board in 2022, won’t seek reelection. But he may run for a different office.
Trump Grant Freeze Puts Tens of Millions of Local K-12 Funding in Jeopardy
In the latest disruption of education norms, the Trump administration froze more than $6 billion in federal grants. Even if the freeze doesn’t become permanent, it could have serious ramifications for local schools.
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