Current Events in U.S. Politics and Education

President Trump talks about fair deal with China amidst trade war, pushes for U.S.-backed peace deal in Ukraine. Signs executive actions targeting higher education. 19-year-old Kennia Camacho hosts Crisis Communicator radio show in Boyle Heights. Department of Education to resume collections on defaulted student loans.

Executive Order on K-12 Education Funding for Gender Ideology and Critical Race Theory

President Trump is expected to sign an executive order prohibiting federal funding to K-12 schools teaching gender ideology and Critical Race Theory. The order aims to eliminate CRT and radical gender ideology from school curriculum and promote excellence and patriotism.

Impact of Expiring Federal Funds on K-12 Schools

Billions of dollars in federal COVID funding set to expire for K-12 schools, causing concerns about the impact on crucial programs, budget cutbacks, and possible layoffs.