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Episode 78: Agenda47 and SB 5348
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Episode 78: Agenda47 and SB 5348

Today’s episode critiques a recent EdWeek article for neglecting the potential impact of Trump’s Agenda47 and Project 2025 on English learners with disabilities. Agenda47, aiming to eliminate the Department of Education, threatens to dismantle federal oversight and funding for crucial support programs. This shift would disproportionately harm vulnerable students, exacerbating existing inequities and potentially leading to legal challenges. Dr. Jaime Hoerricks argues that this policy reflects a colonial mindset, prioritising assimilation and austerity over equity and cultural preservation. Ultimately, Dr. Hoerricks warns of devastating consequences for students already facing systemic barriers.

Here is the link to the source article: https://open.substack.com/pub/autside/p/ignoring-the-elephant-in-the-classroom

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