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As federal resources for English learners disappear, schools are stepping up

WBUR | By Here & Now Newsroom

Published October 6, 2025 at 12:05 PM EDT

The Trump administration is rolling back support for English language learners by removing federal guidance and resources, and seeking to eliminate all $890 million in federal funding for English language acquisition programs in schools.

Erica Meltzer, a national editor at Chalkbeat, joins us to discuss how schools are stepping in to support English learners.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

Here & Now Newsroom