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EPISODE · Apr 8, 2025 · 24 MIN

How Trump’s Policies Are Devastating DC Schools

from City Cast DC · host City Cast

The Trump administration is pressuring public schools to abandon any programming related to what they call DEI, or else those schools will lose federal funding. And earlier this month, there was ICE activity at HD Cooke Elementary School in Adams Morgan. Scott Goldstein, the Executive Director of EmpowerEd, is here to share how schools are handling these threats and what it all means for local students. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $8 a month.  Learn more about the sponsors of this April 8th episode: PaintCare The Pew Charitable Trusts Nace Law Group Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

The Trump administration is pressuring public schools to abandon any programming related to what they call DEI, or else those schools will lose federal funding. And earlier this month, there was ICE activity at HD Cooke Elementary School in Adams Morgan. Scott Goldstein, the Executive Director of EmpowerEd, is here to share how schools are handling these threats and what it all means for local students. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $8 a month.  Learn more about the sponsors of this April 8th episode: PaintCare The Pew Charitable Trusts Nace Law Group Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

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