After the Storm: Making Sense of Summer’s Upheaval (S2 E1)

A lot happened while educators were preparing for the new school year. From the sweeping changes in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act to the Department of Education withholding critical education funding over the summer, it’s been a turbulent few months for schools across the country. In this season premiere, we break down what happened, what it means for students and educators, and what you need to know as we head into fall—including concerns about a looming government shutdown that could impact schools even further.

Join Jenn and Rebeca as we cut through the noise and make sense of the policy shifts that are currently reshaping education.

Note: This episode was recorded before the final determination regarding the government shutdown. Although the shutdown has since occurred, the funding scheduled to be released on October 1, 2025, was successfully distributed to schools before the shutdown took effect.