{"podcast":{"title":"Inclusive Education Project (IEP) Podcast","slug":"inclusive-education-project-iep-podcast-903577","podcast_index_feed_id":903577,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/inclusive-education-pro/","website_url":"http://iepcalifornia.org/blog/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/6eb2be5e-2b83-4b38-85a5-70d48df2ed16/newicon.jpg","author":"Inclusive Education Project","episode_count":213,"summary":"Disability rights is the next frontier in civil rights. We believe education is the key to building an inclusive society and ensuring that all students are given an equal opportunity. The Inclusive Education Project Podcast, hosted by Special Education and Civil Rights attorneys, Amanda Selogie and Vickie Brett, offers a fresh, smart perspective on what it takes to truly make our educational systems and communities inclusive. Tune in each week as Amanda and Vickie share insight on topics ranging from education reform to advocating for equal rights for all students, and participating in modern activism. This show will also offer user-friendly resources to help you and your family navigate the educational playing field.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/inclusive-education-project-iep-podcast-903577"},"episode":{"title":"Virginia District Funding Cuts Jeopardize Education For All","slug":"virginia-district-funding-cuts-jeopardize-education-for-all","published_at":"2025-09-16T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/inclusive-education-project-iep-podcast-903577/virginia-district-funding-cuts-jeopardize-education-for-all","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/inclusive-education-project-iep-podcast-903577","url":"http://iepcalifornia.org/blog/","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/9ea8032c-5a83-46a7-8430-fc97677b9e1b.mp3","summary":"Here we are, on the front lines of the fight for inclusive education. Now, a month or so into the new school year, we are already in the thick of the fight, and we are seeing numerous lawsuits being filed as things are changing daily. Many of our listeners are already feeling the impact of funding cuts to education. Today’s episode focuses on the actions of the US Department of Education at the beginning of August regarding five school districts in northern Virginia. Join us to learn more. Show Highlights: $50 million is being withheld from the states in the form of formula funding, discretionary grants, and impact aid grants. The example of attempted resolutions for trans kids—and the stance of VA school districts who won’t back down The far-reaching budget impacts of the withholding of this funding  The chilling fact: Our children are the ones who suffer the most. Practical results in terms of staffing, programs, hiring, and critical services The legal perspective and ramifications of this decision Look out for the domino effect! Contact your representatives. Key takeaways about the federal government’s power and our fragile system What you can do today to help Resources: Contact us on social media or through our website for more information on the IEP Learning Center: www.inclusiveeducationproject.org . Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to the show to receive every new episode delivered straight to your podcast player every Tuesday.  If you enjoyed this episode and believe in our message, please help us get the word out about this podcast. Rate and Review this show on Apple Podcasts , Pandora , Spotify , or wherever you get your podcasts. Your rating and review help other listeners find this show.  Be sure to connect with us and reach…","meta_description":"Here we are, on the front lines of the fight for inclusive education. Now, a month or so into the new school year, we are already in the thick of the figh…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1202,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/inclusive-education-project-iep-podcast-903577/episodes/virginia-district-funding-cuts-jeopardize-education-for-all/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/inclusive-education-project-iep-podcast-903577/virginia-district-funding-cuts-jeopardize-education-for-all.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}