Hitting Home with Megan Driscoll and Becky Coletta; Episode #1

How national politics shape our lives locally! 

30% of our State’s income is made up of Federal funding! 

Episode 1: Education: We are not protected in Massachusetts and here’s why!

Show links:

Linda McMahon wrestling and more info about her:

https://www.tiktok.com/@therecount/video/7439493072368700718

https://www.nea.org/nea-today/all-news-articles/top-three-reasons-linda-mcmahon-should-not-be-secretary-education

Understanding vouchers: 

Truth in Education Funding and Public Funds Public Schools

How charter school funding currently works in MA: 

Charter-School-Funding-Explained.pdf

Mass IDEA grants to each Mass. town

https://www.doe.mass.edu/grants/entitlement-allocation.aspx?view=code&fy=2025&code=0240

Mass Title 1 grants to each school district:

2017-2025 Entitlement and Allocation Grants Federal Programs - Grants and Other Financial Assistance Programs

Percentage of State Funding from Federal Government (why the State cannot magically fill Federal role):

Record Federal Grants to States Keep Federal Share of State Budgets High | The Pew Charitable Trusts

Watch education issues in 2025:

Play-by-Play 2025 — Truth in Education Funding

Important Override Info if your town is facing or will be facing:

Background on Prop 2 ½

Proposition 2 1/2 overrides & exclusions | Mass.gov

History of Overrides by town:

Prop 2.5 Override Underride Votes