{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"NEA Signal","title":"Federal Promises, Classroom Reality","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/2f99385b\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":113,"description":"What happens in Washington doesn’t stay in Washington—especially when it comes to our classrooms.\n\nIn this pilot episode of NEA Signal, we break down the latest federal budget developments that could directly impact Title I and IDEA funding, and what those decisions mean for educators, students, and schools nationwide.\nKelly and William cut through the headlines to explain:\nWhat’s happening right now in federal budget negotiations\nWhy proposed funding freezes or cuts matter in real classrooms\nHow millions of students rely on these programs every day\nWhat educators can do now to influence what happens next\nThis isn’t speculation. These decisions are being shaped in real time—and educator voices still matter.\nNEA Signal is your short, weekly check-in on what’s happening, what it means, and what educators can do next.\nIn This Episode\nFederal budget negotiations and education funding risks\nTitle I and IDEA: what’s at stake nationally\nWhy educator advocacy matters before decisions are finalized\nHow NEA members can take action in the weeks ahead\nStay Connected\nLearn more and find action tools at nea.org.\nSubscribe to NEA Signal for clear, timely updates made for educators—by educators.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/FmqutTMBsOdrywMcUBizy_uWbWWwgWX8xCAqaEYHjbs/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS84N2I4/MTcyMTQxMGMxNDNh/ODU0MjIzM2ZjNzJk/ZDRkMi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}