September 1, 2025 • 3 mins
Listeners, the biggest news this week from the Department of Education centers on a wave of uncertainty around federal funding for schools, as billions in expected dollars remain in limbo. According to Education Week, the department is still finalizing key fiscal 2025 funding allocations for critical K-12 programs like Title I-C for migrant students, Title II-A for teacher development, and enrichment grants, leaving states and school districts without guarantees that their money will arrive on time, or at all. This lack of assurance has budget officers and superintendents across the country on high alert, adjusting plans and potentially bracing for mid-year disruptions.
On Capitol Hill, this tension is matched by major leadership decisions from the White House. As reported by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, President Trump recently signed an executive order mandating steps towards closing the Department of Education entirely, a move that would require Congressional approval. While experts like ASHA warn about risks to special education, student aid, and higher ed oversight, the administration insists that returning power to states and families will improve education outcomes. But so far, there’s little detail on how critical federal programs, especially the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and Pell Grants, would function in this new landscape.
In higher education, there’s a glimmer of stability: Secretary of Education Linda McMahon has confirmed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, will launch on time this fall. After past years of technical stumbles, McMahon told Congress, “Our team has prioritized technical competence and expertise, which has led to the earliest testing launch of the FAFSA form in history.” Early beta testing allowed students to give feedback and catch glitches, aiming for a smoother experience for families this October.
At the same time, colleges are grappling with new regulatory actions. The Department has begun collecting race and sex data on college admissions, targeting greater transparency and accountability. There’s also a proposed negotiated rulemaking process focused on student loans and Title IV regulations, with public nominations for negotiators due soon. If you care about college financial aid or accreditation policies, now is an important time to submit your feedback while the public comment period is open through mid-October.
For American citizens, these changes could impact services for over 50 million public school students and more than 40 million student loan borrowers. Businesses and organizations connected to schools and colleges are watching funding decisions closely, while state and local governments may need to revise budgets and timelines if federal dollars are delayed or cut. International students and universities are also navigating policy reversals and uncertainty, affecting recruitment and campus operations.
Key dates coming up include the October 1 FAFSA launch, the conclusion of public comments on college admission data rules in mid-October, and the next round of funding announcements in the coming weeks. If you want to learn more or contribute ideas, visit ed.gov and your state education department’s website for public engagement opportunities.
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On Capitol Hill, this tension is matched by major leadership decisions from the White House. As reported by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, President Trump recently signed an executive order mandating steps towards closing the Department of Education entirely, a move that would require Congressional approval. While experts like ASHA warn about risks to special education, student aid, and higher ed oversight, the administration insists that returning power to states and families will improve education outcomes. But so far, there’s little detail on how critical federal programs, especially the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and Pell Grants, would function in this new landscape.
In higher education, there’s a glimmer of stability: Secretary of Education Linda McMahon has confirmed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, will launch on time this fall. After past years of technical stumbles, McMahon told Congress, “Our team has prioritized technical competence and expertise, which has led to the earliest testing launch of the FAFSA form in history.” Early beta testing allowed students to give feedback and catch glitches, aiming for a smoother experience for families this October.
At the same time, colleges are grappling with new regulatory actions. The Department has begun collecting race and sex data on college admissions, targeting greater transparency and accountability. There’s also a proposed negotiated rulemaking process focused on student loans and Title IV regulations, with public nominations for negotiators due soon. If you care about college financial aid or accreditation policies, now is an important time to submit your feedback while the public comment period is open through mid-October.
For American citizens, these changes could impact services for over 50 million public school students and more than 40 million student loan borrowers. Businesses and organizations connected to schools and colleges are watching funding decisions closely, while state and local governments may need to revise budgets and timelines if federal dollars are delayed or cut. International students and universities are also navigating policy reversals and uncertainty, affecting recruitment and campus operations.
Key dates coming up include the October 1 FAFSA launch, the conclusion of public comments on college admission data rules in mid-October, and the next round of funding announcements in the coming weeks. If you want to learn more or contribute ideas, visit ed.gov and your state education department’s website for public engagement opportunities.
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Listeners. The biggest news this week from the Department of
Education centers on a wave of uncertainty around federal funding
for schools, as billions in expected dollars remain in limbo.
According to Education Week, the Department is still finalizing key
fiscal twenty twenty five funding allocations for critical K twelve
(00:20):
programs like Title I C for migrant students, Title II
A for teacher development and Enrichment grants, leaving states in
school districts without guarantees that their money will arrive on
time or at all. This lack of assurance has budget
officers and superintendents across the country on high alert, adjusting
(00:40):
plans and potentially bracing for MiB year disruptions. On Capitol Hill,
this tension is matched by major leadership decisions from the
White House. As reported by the American Speech Language Hearing Association,
President Trump recently signed in executive order mandating steps towards
closing the Department of Education and time highly, a move
(01:01):
that would require congressional approval. While experts like Asha warn
about risks to special education, student aid, and higher ed oversight,
the administration insists that returning power to states and families
will improve education outcomes, but so far there's little detail
on how critical federal programs, especially the Individuals with Disabilities
(01:22):
Education Act and PELL grants, would function in this new landscape.
In higher education, there's a glimmer of stability. Secretary of
Education Linda McMahon has confirmed the Free Application for Federal
Student Aid or FASTPA, will launch on time this fall.
After past years of technical stumbles, McMahon told Congress our
(01:42):
team has prioritized technical competence and expertise, which has led
to the earliest testing launch of the fast beform in history.
Early beta testing allowed students to give feedback and catch glitches,
aiming for a smoother experience for families this October. At
the same time, colleges are grappling with new regulatory actions,
The Department has begun collecting race and sex data on
(02:05):
college admissions, targeting greater transparency and accountability. There's also a
proposed negotiated rule making process focused on student loans and
title for regulations, with public nominations for negotiators due soon.
If you care about college financial aid or accreditation policies,
now is an important time to submit your feedback while
(02:27):
the public comment period is open through mid October for
American citizens, These changes could impact services for over fifty
million public school students and more than forty million student
loan borrowers. Businesses and organizations connected to schools and colleges
are watching funding decisions closely, while state and local governments
may need to revise budgets and timelines if federal dollars
(02:50):
are delayed or cut. International students and universities are also
navigating policy reversals and uncertainty affecting recruitment and campus operations.
Key dates coming up include the October first FAFSA launch,
the conclusion of public comments on college admission data rules
in mid October, and the next round of funding announcements
(03:12):
in the coming weeks. If you want to learn more
or contribute ideas, visit ed dot gov and your state
education department's website for public engagement opportunities. Thanks for tuning
in today, Stay informed and make your voice heard. Subscribe
to keep up with the latest. This has been a
quiet please production. For more check out Quiet Please dot
(03:34):
ai
Listeners. The biggest news this week from the Department of
Education centers on a wave of uncertainty around federal funding
for schools, as billions in expected dollars remain in limbo.
According to Education Week, the Department is still finalizing key
fiscal twenty twenty five funding allocations for critical K twelve
(00:20):
programs like Title I C for migrant students, Title II
A for teacher development and Enrichment grants, leaving states in
school districts without guarantees that their money will arrive on
time or at all. This lack of assurance has budget
officers and superintendents across the country on high alert, adjusting
(00:40):
plans and potentially bracing for MiB year disruptions. On Capitol Hill,
this tension is matched by major leadership decisions from the
White House. As reported by the American Speech Language Hearing Association,
President Trump recently signed in executive order mandating steps towards
closing the Department of Education and time highly, a move
(01:01):
that would require congressional approval. While experts like Asha warn
about risks to special education, student aid, and higher ed oversight,
the administration insists that returning power to states and families
will improve education outcomes, but so far there's little detail
on how critical federal programs, especially the Individuals with Disabilities
(01:22):
Education Act and PELL grants, would function in this new landscape.
In higher education, there's a glimmer of stability. Secretary of
Education Linda McMahon has confirmed the Free Application for Federal
Student Aid or FASTPA, will launch on time this fall.
After past years of technical stumbles, McMahon told Congress our
(01:42):
team has prioritized technical competence and expertise, which has led
to the earliest testing launch of the fast beform in history.
Early beta testing allowed students to give feedback and catch glitches,
aiming for a smoother experience for families this October. At
the same time, colleges are grappling with new regulatory actions,
The Department has begun collecting race and sex data on
(02:05):
college admissions, targeting greater transparency and accountability. There's also a
proposed negotiated rule making process focused on student loans and
title for regulations, with public nominations for negotiators due soon.
If you care about college financial aid or accreditation policies,
now is an important time to submit your feedback while
(02:27):
the public comment period is open through mid October for
American citizens, These changes could impact services for over fifty
million public school students and more than forty million student
loan borrowers. Businesses and organizations connected to schools and colleges
are watching funding decisions closely, while state and local governments
may need to revise budgets and timelines if federal dollars
(02:50):
are delayed or cut. International students and universities are also
navigating policy reversals and uncertainty affecting recruitment and campus operations.
Key dates coming up include the October first FAFSA launch,
the conclusion of public comments on college admission data rules
in mid October, and the next round of funding announcements
(03:12):
in the coming weeks. If you want to learn more
or contribute ideas, visit ed dot gov and your state
education department's website for public engagement opportunities. Thanks for tuning
in today, Stay informed and make your voice heard. Subscribe
to keep up with the latest. This has been a
quiet please production. For more check out Quiet Please dot
(03:34):
ai
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