<p>Feeling overwhelmed by all the federal education news? You’re not alone. In this episode of <em>amplifiED</em>, hosts Margaret Sullivan and Josh Crosson sit down with Spencer Sherman of Education First to break down what’s <em>really</em> happening in Washington and what it means for schools, families, and communities here in Minnesota.</p><p>Spencer pulls back the curtain on the “Wizard of Oz” of federal policymaking, explaining which executive orders have real impact, how <em>Project 2025</em> is shaping the Trump administration’s education agenda, what the shutdown and the “One Big Beautiful Bill” mean for education funding, and why state and local action matter more than ever.</p><p>This conversation cuts through the noise to help you separate fact from fear, understand the stakes for students, and see how we can all help rebuild a more just and equitable education system.</p>