The Trump administration’s proposal to cut nearly $8 billion in federal education funding for California could exacerbate the state’s Black student crisis, which already projects that California’s Black K-12 public school students won’t reach reading proficiency until 2070 and math proficiency until 2089.
Tag: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Trump’s Plan to Dismantle Department of Education Sparks Fear Among Students
The Trump Administration is seeking to dismantle the Department of Education, which would have significant implications for students, schools, and the federal government’s role in education policy and funding.
Black Students With Disabilities Deserve Qualified Teachers
A teacher at Tipps Elementary School in Houston allegedly dragged a special needs student by his ankle due to a shortage of qualified special education teachers, paraprofessionals, and aides, and the increasing number of Black students with disabilities.
