by kids1stadvocac | Nov 4, 2025 | Federal
The Atlantic The Trump administration has taken the government shutdown as an opportunity to end federal oversight of the education services offered to more than 8 million children with disabilities in America. Last month, the Department of Education attempted to...
by kids1stadvocac | Nov 4, 2025 | Federal
Disability Scoop A judge indefinitely blocked the U.S. Department of Education from laying off nearly every staffer in its special education office, but advocates say concerns about the future of the program remain. At a hearing this week, Judge Susan Illston of the...
by kids1stadvocac | Oct 28, 2025 | State
Maine Morning Star Maine special educators — who are already overwhelmed and underfunded — are worried about being able to consistently meet the needs of students amid the changing federal landscape, said Jesse Hargrove, president of the Maine Education Association,...
by kids1stadvocac | Oct 28, 2025 | State
The Detroit News When a federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to lay off hundreds of U.S. Department of Education employees late last week, many celebrated. But for those of us who work directly with Michigan families of students with...
by kids1stadvocac | Oct 28, 2025 | State
Elwood City Ledger Groups that advocate for public schools in Pennsylvania warn that steps to downsize and dismantle the U.S. Department of Education will mean less help for students with disabilities. The Trump administration’s changes could severely curtail services...
