How much federal funding could LA schools lose under Trump?

Feb. 20, 2025 Education

Trump wants to stop funding schools with diversity initiatives. LAUSD officials fear losing more than a billion dollars in federal funding.

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Credits

Guest:

Howard Blume - education reporter for the Los Angeles Times - @howardblume

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Stephen Gregory, Angie Perrin, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Nihar Patel, Zeke Reed

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