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“Federal Flash” is the Alliance for Excellent Education’s video series on important developments in education policy in Washington, DC.

Alliance for Excellent Education


    • Nov 14, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    SNAP Saved, Schools Strained: Inside the Shutdown Deal

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025 3:38


    After the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, a bipartisan deal has finally reopened the federal government—at least through January 30, 2026. In this episode of the All4Ed Flash, Enrique Chaurand breaks down what's in the agreement, including backpay for furloughed workers, restored jobs, continued SNAP benefits, and an upcoming vote on extending Obamacare tax credits.But while the shutdown is over, its impact on the U.S. Department of Education has been severe. Critical offices responsible for civil rights enforcement, special education oversight, federal education data, and the management of K–12 and higher education programs have been hollowed out. Investigations are stalled, oversight has weakened, and states and districts may face disruptions in key federal funding streams that millions of students rely on.We explore what this means for students, families, educators, and the long-term health of the education system—and why recovery must now be a national priority. All4Ed Website: https://all4ed.orgTwitter: @All4EdInstagram: @All4EdFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/all4ed

    Making Workforce Pell Work: How States Can Lead the Way

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 3:13


    In July 2025, Workforce Pell became law—expanding Pell Grant eligibility to short-term, career-focused credential programs. This landmark change could open new doors for learners and workers looking to upskill quickly—but only if states lead with strong quality standards and equitable implementation.In this episode, we break down:What Workforce Pell is and why it matters.The opportunities and risks of short-term credential programs.Four key steps states can take to make Workforce Pell a success.Workforce Pell offers states a chance to strengthen education systems, meet workforce needs, and boost local economies. Tune in to learn how thoughtful state leadership can make sure this policy delivers on its promise for learners everywhere. All4Ed Website: https://all4ed.orgTwitter: @All4EdInstagram: @All4EdFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/all4ed

    When the Federal Government Fails, Local Leaders Must Step Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 3:18


    Disconnected: The FCC's Homework Gap Setback

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 2:33


    All4Ed & NGA Release Strategic Guide to Transform State Education Systems

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 2:36


    Foster Youth Deserve More: Education, Health, and Hope

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 2:18


    Millions of Students Could Lose Internet Access — Here's Why

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 2:54


    Only 12 States Report This Key Education Data—Why It Matters

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 2:27


    Senate Rejects Trump's Education Cuts in New Funding Bill

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 2:32


    School Funding Chaos: Trump Admin Releases Funds, But Students Still Suffer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 2:40


    Why This Supreme Court Decision Could Change U.S. Education Forever

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 2:40


    Senate Reconciliation Bill: What It Means for Pell Grants & Student Borrowers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 3:16


    Protecting Progress in CTE Data Transparency

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 2:16


    Understanding the ECCA: What the Data Says About School Choice

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 3:08


    Skinny Budget, Bloated Cuts: Trump's 2026 Education Plan

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 3:27


    Navigating Federal Education Funds: State Flexibility vs. Federal Guardrails

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 4:45


    In this episode of the Flash podcast, we delve into the recent announcements by Iowa and Oklahoma to seek waivers for block granting essential programs, aiming for greater control over Title I and other critical federal funds. We explore the U.S. Department of Education's push for more funding flexibility and expanded educational choices, while addressing the skepticism and legal concerns raised by advocates. Join us as we discuss the balance between state autonomy and federal oversight in K-12 education, and the implications of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) on this dynamic landscape.All4Ed Website: https://all4ed.org Twitter: @All4Ed Instagram: @All4Ed Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/all4ed

    President Trump Orders Closure of U.S. Department of Education: Nationwide Controversy Ensues

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 3:25


    Last week, President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the Secretary of Education to close the U.S. Department of Education. This unprecedented move has sparked significant controversy and concern across the nation. Dr. Amy Loyd, CEO of All4Ed, issued a strong statement condemning the executive order, describing it as an "unlawful and reckless move" that threatens educational opportunities and undermines the future of millions of students. Join us as we delve into the implications of this executive order and the reactions from educational leaders and communities across the country.All4Ed Website: https://all4ed.org Twitter: @All4Ed Instagram: @All4Ed Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/all4ed

    All4Ed Flash: Year in Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 4:13


    Hello, and welcome to the All4Ed Flash, where we cut through the noise to bring you the latest in education policy news. As 2024 comes to a close, let's take a moment to reflect on the significant accomplishments of All4Ed over the past year.All4Ed Website: https://all4ed.org Twitter: @All4Ed Instagram: @All4Ed Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/all4ed

    Linda McMahon Nomination

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 2:42


    Welcome to the All4Ed Flash, where we are cutting through the noise to bring you the latest in education policy news. In this episode, we're diving into President-elect Trump's pick for the next U.S. Secretary of Education: Linda McMahon. All4Ed Website: https://all4ed.org Twitter: @All4Ed Instagram: @All4Ed Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/all4ed

    All4Ed Flash: The Future of the U.S. Department of Education

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 50:53


    In this new All4Ed Flash episode, we're diving into the future of the U.S Department of Education under the second Trump administration. The discussion among All4Ed's Dr. Amy Loyd (Chief Executive Officer), Phillip Lovell (Associate Executive Director) and Anne Hyslop (Director of Policy Development) includes the controversial Project 2025, the U.S. DOE purpose and function, and what changes could mean for public education. The All4Ed Flash is All4Ed's video-shorts podcast series on important developments in education policy brought to you by the All4Ed policy team.All4Ed Website: https://all4ed.org Twitter: @All4Ed Instagram: @All4Ed Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/all4ed

    Voter Voices on Education

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 48:55


    In today's special episode, we delve into "Voter Voices on Education" with insights from pollster Celinda Lake, President of Lake Research Partners and All4Ed CEO Dr. Amy Loyd. Enjoy this special episode of the All4Ed Flash⚡️!All4Ed Website: https://all4ed.org Twitter: @All4Ed Instagram: @All4Ed Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/all4ed

    All4Ed Flash: News Roundup

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2024 4:24


    Welcome to the All4Ed Flash, where we are cutting through the noise to bring you the latest in education policy news. Let's dive in to the latest in education news.All4Ed Website: https://all4ed.org Twitter: @All4Ed Instagram: @All4Ed Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/all4ed

    All4Ed Flash: What This Year's Election Means for Latinx Students and Their Families

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 40:21


    As we approach the upcoming election, it's crucial to understand the potential effects it may have on our students and their families. Education is a cornerstone of opportunity, and the decisions we make today will shape the future for generations to come. Representation matters. When Latinx voices are included in educational policy-making, it ensures that the unique needs and perspectives of our communities are addressed. This is why today's conversation is so vital. We hope you enjoy this episode of the All4Ed Flash. All4Ed Website: https://all4ed.org Twitter: @All4Ed Instagram: @All4Ed Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/all4ed

    Medicaid Funding for Mental Health Services in Schools

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2024 3:12


    As schools across the country reckon with the ending of the American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds, many, if not all, are trying to find ways to sustain the services these funds supported. For most schools, that means finding some sustainable method of funding mental and behavioral health services. Fortunately, an expanding and increasingly well-known pathway through school-based Medicaid exists. Outside of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), school-based Medicaid is the single largest source of sustainable funding for health services in schools. Watch/listen to this episode of the All4Ed Flash to learn more.All4Ed Website: https://all4ed.org Twitter: @All4Ed Instagram: @All4Ed Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/all4ed

    Empowering Futures: Advancing Equity in College and Career Counseling

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2024 4:01


    Welcome to the All4Ed Flash, where we are cutting through the noise to bring you the latest in education policy news. In this episode, we are discussing college and career pathways and a new report that All4Ed co-authored with Ed Trust titled ‘A Vision for Equitable Pathways: Enhancing Support and Innovation in College and Career Counseling.' All4Ed Website: https://all4ed.org Twitter: @All4Ed Instagram: @All4Ed Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/all4ed

    Senate's Education Funding Bill: A Better Path Forward

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2024 3:44


    Why Presidential Candidates Harris and Trump Must Make Education a Priority

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 3:14


    Potential Impact of Title IX and FCC Universal Fund

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2024 3:19


    Las Nuevas Reglas del Titulo IX

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2024 19:27


    Breaking Down the New Rules of Title IX

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024 2:37


    Constantemente en línea: El impacto que tiene en la salud mental

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024 5:08


    Chronically Online: How States are Tackling Social Media and Mental Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 4:10


    Éxito por la vía rápida: Explorando la ley Fast Track To and Through College

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 2:27


    Title IX Untangled: Navigating the New Rule

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2024 3:03


    Fast-Tracking Success: Exploring the Fast Track To and Through College Act

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 1:51


    Abriendo Oportunidades: Navegando Una Mejor FAFSA

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2024 3:59


    Unlocking Opportunities: Navigating the Better FAFSA application

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 3:02


    Actualización: Indiana College Core se dirige al escritorio del gobernador Eric Holcomb

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2024 3:46


    Exciting Update – The Indiana College Core is headed to Governor Eric Holcomb's desk

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2024 2:38


    WiFi is as essential as textbooks for today's students

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 2:02


    Breaking Down President Biden's State of the Union and FY 2025 Budget S1, E16

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2024 5:09


    Caminos Explorados: Programas y Carreras de Educacion Tecnica con la Ley Perkins Act S1, E15

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2024 4:28


    Pathways Explored: Navigating CTE Programs and Careers with the Perkins Act S1, E14

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2024 2:50


    Desbloqueando Oportunidades: Navegando por Cursos Avanzados con Indiana College Core Flash

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2024 3:33


    Unlocking Opportunities: Navigating Advanced Coursework with the Indiana College Core

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2024 2:21


    NETP Unveiled and Support for Career Connected High Schools

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2024 3:53


    Unveiling All4Ed's Latest Policy Insights

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2024 2:56


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    Mejorando la educación de los estudiantes de inglés

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2024 4:10


    Improving the Education of English Learners in California

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2023 3:11


    Recortes Educativos Propuestos Plantean Serias Preocupaciones

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2023 4:01


    Hola y bienvenido a All4Ed Flash, donde le traemos las últimas noticias sobre políticas educativas. Soy Enrique ChaurandLos republicanos de la Cámara de Representantes en el Comité de Asignaciones presentaron un importante proyecto de ley de gasto interno, que recortaría el gasto en educación en un 28% y, en su opinión, “controla la burocracia derrochadora y mejora la supervisión y la rendición de cuentas”.Aquí hay algunos de los detalles. Dentro de este recorte general del 28% al Departamento de Educación se encuentra un recorte del 80% al Título I, la corriente de financiación más grande del gobierno federal desde jardín de infantes hasta 12.º grado que apoya a estudiantes de familias de bajos ingresos. Esto sería catastrófico y recortaría la financiación a niveles vistos por última vez hace casi 40 años. Según el Comité Demócrata, esto supondría una reducción de 220.000 (dos cientos viente mil) maestros en todo el país.Si bien los fondos del Título I penden de un hilo en este proyecto de ley, la legislación propone eliminar varios programas, entre ellos:Desarrollo profesional docente, o Título II, que ahora recibe más de $2 mil millones;Adquisición del idioma inglés, o Título III, que atiende a 5 millones de estudiantes de inglés; yTrabajo y estudio federal, que apoya a 660.000 estudiantes universitarios.Otros programas domésticos fuera del Departamento de Educación también serían eliminados o sufrirían recortes importantes. Por ejemplo, se eliminarían los programas de capacitación laboral para jóvenes financiados a través del Departamento de Trabajo. Head Start se reduciría en $750 millones, recortando el apoyo a 50.000 niños. AmeriCorps, que inscribe a más de 200.000 personas anualmente en servicio, se reduciría a la mitad.En total, el proyecto de ley republicano elimina 61 programas en nombre de “restaurar la responsabilidad fiscal” e incluye varios requisitos y prohibiciones políticas para obstaculizar la agenda del presidente Biden. Esto incluye una prohibición de implementar las Órdenes Ejecutivas del Presidente sobre diversidad, equidad, inclusión y accesibilidad y promover la equidad racial y el apoyo a las comunidades desatendidas.Rosa DeLauro, la principal demócrata en el Comité de Asignaciones respondió: “Estamos siendo testigos de un ataque generalizado a la educación pública que debería horrorizarnos a todos”.Si bien el proyecto de ley aún tiene que ser examinado pronto por el pleno de la Cámara de Representantes, el Senado aún no ha publicado su propia propuesta. Con esa cámara controlada por los demócratas, es probable que su proyecto de ley sea bastante diferente. En última instancia, los líderes del Congreso tendrán que llegar a un acuerdo con la Casa Blanca para mantener abierto y operativo el gobierno federal, un proceso que probablemente consumirá el resto del año.Gracias por escuchar All4Ed Flash. Para escuchar nuestros episodios anteriores, haga clic en el enlace a continuación y síganos en su servicio de podcast y redes sociales favoritos. Puede encontrar todas nuestras redes sociales en linktree haciendo clic aquí. 

    SCOTUS Alivio De La Deuda Estudiantil, All4Ed Flash, S1, E6

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2023 4:09


    All4Ed Flash en Español! ⚡️ Escucha mientras discutimos las decisiones de SCOTUS que ocurrieron el 29 y el 30 de junio. En el episodio de hoy, cubrimos dos de los casos que abordaron los desafíos al plan de alivio de la deuda de préstamos estudiantiles del presidente Biden.

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