Beyond the Headlines: Federal Policy Shifts & Delaware Schools

Reporter Julia Merola offers context on recent Federal actions regarding education funding and policy, and how it might impact the realities of schools in the First State. Julia discusses Delaware's response to a Federal request to certify state schools do not incorporate DEI programs, how the dismantling or weakening of the Federal Department of Education could affect school districts, and in what ways covering national policy has changed her reporting processes.  Plus, Julia identifies how area Republicans and Democrats have had some similar responses to the early actions of the Trump Administration. Hosted by David Stradley Read the Spotlight Delaware articles connected to this episode: Delaware Sec Marten responds to Trump DEI certification demand Asked about Trump DEI ultimatum, Meyer responds with a joke Trump dismantling of Education Department could impact Delaware Delaware senator files complaint over transgender sports policy