We’re drowning in education news this week. 

The Trump administration’s grant freeze has put millions of school funds in jeopardy. The decision has some school leaders scrambling. 

Our Jakob McWhinney got nerdy and figured out just how much money San Diego County stands to lose. Also, a San Diego Unified Board Trustee is calling it quits after one term. We’ll explain why. 

And, meet our new City Hall reporter, Mariana Martinez Barba!

 

SHOW NOTES

INTRO 00:00:44

SEGMENT 1 00:01:33 - Support VOSD

SEGMENT 2 00:02:15 - Banter

SEGMENT 3 00:08:27 - Spring Valley Swap Meet

Addressing false ICE sighting

https://www.instagram.com/p/DL7-rW-vAjn

SEGMENT 4 00:13:45 - Meet our new City Hall beat reporter Mariana Martinez Barba

https://www.reportforamerica.org/

BREAK 00:19:14 

SEGMENT 4 00:19:24 - Drowning in Education News

Trump Froze $50 Million in Education Funds. Here’s How Hard Each Local District Was Hit

The Trump administration’s freezing of a slew of federal grants has left $50 million for San Diego County schools up in the air.

https://voiceofsandiego.org/2025/07/10/trump-froze-50-million-in-education-funds-heres-how-hard-each-local-district-was-hit/

 

The Learning Curve: San Diego Unified’s Board President Won’t Run for Reelection

Cody Petterson, who won a seat on the board in 2022, won’t seek reelection. But he may run for a different office.

https://voiceofsandiego.org/2025/07/09/the-learning-curve-san-diego-unifieds-board-president-wont-run-for-reelection/

 

Trump Grant Freeze Puts Tens of Millions of Local K-12 Funding in Jeopardy

In the latest disruption of education norms, the Trump administration froze more than $6 billion in federal grants. Even if the freeze doesn’t become permanent, it could have serious ramifications for local schools.

https://voiceofsandiego.org/2025/07/08/trump-grant-freeze-puts-tens-of-millions-of-local-k-12-funding-in-jeopardy/

TRT 00:45:49

 

Scott Lewis, CEO and editor in chief at Voice of San Diego.

Andrea Lopez-Villafaña, managing editor

Bella Ross, social media producer

Jakob McWhinney, education reporter and theme music composer.

Xavier Vasquez, podcast producer

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We&rsquo;re drowning in education news this week.&nbsp;
The Trump administration&rsquo;s grant freeze has put millions of school funds in jeopardy. The decision has some school leaders scrambling.&nbsp;
Our Jakob McWhinney got nerdy and figured out just how much money San Diego County stands to lose. Also, a San Diego Unified Board Trustee is calling it quits after one term. We&rsquo;ll explain why.&nbsp;
And, meet our new City Hall reporter, Mariana Martinez Barba!
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SHOW NOTES
INTRO&nbsp;00:00:44
SEGMENT 1&nbsp;00:01:33 - Support VOSD
SEGMENT 2 00:02:15 - Banter
SEGMENT 3 00:08:27 - Spring Valley Swap Meet
Addressing false ICE sighting
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DL7-rW-vAjn">https://www.instagram.com/p/DL7-rW-vAjn</a>
SEGMENT 4 00:13:45 - Meet our new City Hall beat reporter Mariana Martinez Barba
<a href="https://www.reportforamerica.org/">https://www.reportforamerica.org/</a>
BREAK 00:19:14&nbsp;
SEGMENT 4 00:19:24 - Drowning in Education News
Trump Froze $50 Million in Education Funds. Here&rsquo;s How Hard Each Local District Was Hit
The Trump administration&rsquo;s freezing of a slew of federal grants has left $50 million for San Diego County schools up in the air.
<a href="https://voiceofsandiego.org/2025/07/10/trump-froze-50-million-in-education-funds-heres-how-hard-each-local-district-was-hit/">https://voiceofsandiego.org/2025/07/10/trump-froze-50-million-in-education-funds-heres-how-hard-each-local-district-was-hit/</a>
&nbsp;
The Learning Curve: San Diego Unified&rsquo;s Board President Won&rsquo;t Run for Reelection
Cody Petterson, who won a seat on the board in 2022, won&rsquo;t seek reelection. But he may run for a different office.
<a href="https://voiceofsandiego.org/2025/07/09/the-learning-curve-san-diego-unifieds-board-president-wont-run-for-reelection/">https://voiceofsandiego.org/2025/07/09/the-learning-curve-san-diego-unifieds-board-president-wont-run-for-reelection/</a>
&nbsp;
Trump Grant Freeze Puts Tens of Millions of Local K-12 Funding in Jeopardy
In the latest disruption of education norms, the Trump administration froze more than $6 billion in federal grants. Even if the freeze doesn&rsquo;t become permanent, it could have serious ramifications for local schools.
<a href="https://voiceofsandiego.org/2025/07/08/trump-grant-freeze-puts-tens-of-millions-of-local-k-12-funding-in-jeopardy/">https://voiceofsandiego.org/2025/07/08/trump-grant-freeze-puts-tens-of-millions-of-local-k-12-funding-in-jeopardy/</a>
TRT 00:45:49
&nbsp;
Scott Lewis, CEO and editor in chief at Voice of San Diego.
Andrea Lopez-Villafa&ntilde;a, managing editor
Bella Ross, social media producer
Jakob McWhinney, education reporter and theme music composer.
Xavier Vasquez, podcast producer
Journalism is integral to a healthy democracy:<a href="https://vosd.fundjournalism.org/?amount=15&amp;campaign=701f3000001Dna8&amp;frequency=monthly"> Support independent, investigative journalism in San Diego County.</a>
Become a Member:<a href="https://voiceofsandiego.org/member-benefits/"> Voice Member Benefits Join today and receive insider access.</a>

This is Voice of San Diego’s weekly spitfire roundup of news. We cover local and regional politics, the environment, education, the border and more. This show features our investigative reporting and interviews with lawmakers and other special guests.

This is Voice of San Diego&rsquo;s weekly spitfire roundup of news. We cover local and regional politics, the environment, education, the border and more. This show features our investigative reporting and interviews with lawmakers and other special guests.