Preparing for the Impact on Special Education Funding in Washington State and Nationwide

The potential defunding of the U.S. Department of Education threatens special education nationwide. Cuts to IDEA and Title I funding could reduce resources, undermining Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Culturally Responsive Teaching. States like Washington may rely on agencies like DSHS to fill gaps, but advocacy and alternative funding are crucial to protecting equitable education access.

Government Efficiency or Corporate Domination?

Elon Musk is not simply auditing government spending. He is profiting from it. With millions flowing daily into his corporate empire through government contracts, he is consolidating unprecedented power over federal oversight. The issue is not whether spending should be audited, but why an unelected billionaire is the one making those decisions. His influence challenges the foundations of a constitutional republic, raising urgent concerns about transparency, conflicts of interest, and the future of democracy itself.