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Episode 41 – Who Gets Left Behind: Project 2025 and the MAGA Agenda to Dismantle Public Education

In this episode of Rethinking Freedom, we take a deep dive into the MAGA-aligned Project 2025 plan and its call to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education. What would such a move mean for America’s students, families, and the very foundation of our democracy?

We’ll explore:
 • The historical roots of federal involvement in education
 • The political motives behind targeting public education
 • Who benefits—and who gets left behind—if these policies succeed
 • The long-term implications for equity, access, and the future of American democracy

Our guest, Al Llorens, President of the Illinois Education Association–NEA, brings firsthand insight into what’s at stake for educators and communities across the country.

This conversation is a must-listen for parents, teachers, students, and anyone who cares about the future of public education in America.

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