Months after the inauguration of President Donald Trump and a wave of executive orders targeting federal agencies, students are stepping up, demanding action on the issues that impact their education; Trump's proposed dismantling of the Department of Education and a potential loss of $845 million in federal aid to Washington schools could result in local districts like Vancouver facing even more budget cuts, staffing reductions, and larger class sizes. On this week’s episode of "The Rapids Report," moderator Talan Collins breaks down what’s at stake with CR News staff writer Josiah Foster and editor Emmy McGill, who provide insight into the federal funding crisis, student activism, and the growing political momentum among young advocates. With Washington’s Legislative Youth Advisory Council and the recent Action Day event fostering civic engagement amongst students statewide, the conversation centers on whether young voices can truly influence policy and how advocacy efforts could shape the future of public education & more on this week's episode.