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The two largest funding streams by far provide additional funds to school districts to serve economically disadvantaged students and students with disabilities.
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Two largest funding streams provide additional funds to school districts for economically disadvantaged students and students with disabilities.
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Marty West
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News Article
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{
    "person": "Marty West",
    "purpose": "Provide additional funds to school districts",
    "description": "Two largest funding streams"
}
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Created
February 15, 2026 at 5:18 PM (2 months ago)
Last Updated
February 15, 2026 at 5:18 PM (2 months ago)

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https://www.gse.harvard.edu/ideas/edcast/25/02/unpacking-us-department-education-what-does-it-actually-do

This Harvard EdCast episode features Professor Marty West discussing the role, responsibilities, and political history of the U.S. Department of Education. The conversation explores misconceptions about the department's influence and the feasibility of its elimination.

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https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/18/insider/education-department-changes.html

This article discusses the Trump administration's efforts to dismantle the Department of Education, including withholding funds and threatening states. It also examines the shift towards private school vouchers and the political landscape of education.

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https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c79zxzj90nno

The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Trump administration's plan to lay off half of the Department of Education's workforce. This is a step towards Trump's goal of dismantling the department, which he has long sought to shrink. The department oversees student loans and funding for programs.

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