Illinoisans concerned about Department of Education cuts
Protestors gather during a demonstration at the headquarters of the Department of Education, Friday, March 14, 2025, in Washington. AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein
President Donald J. Trump's administration has laid off hundreds of Department of Education employees in its drive to dismantle the agency. We talked about what that means for schools and colleges in Illinois.
Guests:
Nader Issa
Education Reporter, Chicago Sun-Times
Al Llorens
President, Illinois Education Association
Sheria Smith
President, AFGE Local 252, civil rights attorney, laid off from U.S. Department of Education