During this member-led Q&A podcast episode, MNEA Professional Practice Director Samantha Hayes answers questions from the Columbia MNEA executive officers about the effects of closing the U.S. Department of Education.
MNEA Connects (Episode 311)
We all have questions about what it means if the US Department of Education closes or is reduced–especially educators, who serve students and communities every day. A few of the Columbia MNEA executive team ask MNEA Professional Practice Director Samantha Hayes,
"What does this mean for us?"
Based on Hayes' work with the Missouri State Education Agency–Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)–she answers what is known about what is currently happening, and her forecasts of what could happen if even more drastic cuts or changes to funding streams were to continue.
Note: This episode was recorded at the end of April 2025, and there may or may not be updates to this information by the time you listen.
Items referenced in this episode:
- NEA Website:
- Have You Heard podcast with ideas referenced in this episode
If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact Samantha Hayes at 800-392-0236 or Samantha.Hayes@mnea.org.
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