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September 25, 2025 β€’ 33 mins

Hayley Sanon joins the podcast to discuss the Trump administration's vision for returning education to the states. We delve into recent guidance issued by the federal Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE), the role of Dear Colleague Letters and waivers, and the opportunities to expand educational flexibility and education freedom. Hayley, who is the acting Assistant Secretary of OESE, explains how these initiatives aim to empower states and districts to make the best decisions for students, and reset the balance of power between federal and state education systems.

U.S. Department of Education Issues Guidance to States on Ed-Flex Option to Encourage Local Innovation Guidance: https://www.ed.gov/about/news/press-release/us-department-of-education-issues-guidance-states-ed-flex-option-encourage-local-innovation

Direct Student Services Guidance: https://www.ed.gov/about/news/press-release/department-of-education-encourages-states-expand-education-choice-leveraging-flexibilities-title-i-funds

Persistently Dangerous and Unsafe Schools Guidance: https://www.ed.gov/about/news/press-release/us-department-of-education-issues-guidance-states-ed-flex-option-encourage-local-innovation

Charter School Program Funding: https://www.ed.gov/about/news/press-release/secretary-mcmahon-announces-immediate-increased-funding-new-grant-program-charter-schools


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