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Shutdown firings hollow out special education office

Season 2025 Episode 286 | 5m 30s

On Friday, the Trump administration fired most employees at the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services. The Department of Education office is tasked with protecting the rights of millions of children with disabilities across the country and ensuring they get an education. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Laura Meckler, national education writer for The Washington Post.

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