Frozen Funds and Good Intentions
Discover how the Trump administration's $6.8B school funding freeze impacts students of color, low-income families, and special education. Plus: teacher tips on assuming good intent, inspiration from Stephen Covey, and curated resources for educators.
Happy Friday! This week let's assume the best in each other. Most people are simply doing the best they can.
This Week’s Article: Frozen School Funding
The Trump administration has frozen $6.8 billion in federal school funding, disproportionately affecting districts serving students of color, low-income families, and those with special needs.
Seven critical programs are on hold, including those supporting teacher professional development, English learners, and after-school enrichment. Here’s what I learned about how this freeze impacts teachers and students.
Tip: Assume Good Intent
When a student forgets their homework, when a colleague’s email sounds curt, or when a parent doesn’t reply — try assuming good intent. It doesn’t excuse poor communication, but it softens your response, preserves your peace, and often opens the door to understanding.
You can practice this outside of school, too — with the partner who forgot the groceries, the friend who hasn’t texted back, or the driver who cut you off. Holding the possibility that others are doing their best makes space for empathy and eases the weight of everyday interactions.
Teaching — and living — gets easier when we remember: most people are trying, even if it doesn’t look like it in the moment.
Inspiration: Our Intentions
“We judge others by their actions. We judge ourselves by our intentions.” — Stephen Covey
Teacher Commuter Playlist: Humble and Kind by Tim McGraw
Choose Your Own Adventure
- Watch out for AI lies.
- What’s more important, grades or growth?
- Make a list: Must Do, Could Do, and Not For Me
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