Tag: Education funding
How Trump’s Budget Cuts Could Impact Homeless Students in Schools
McKinney-Vento Program: A Lifeline for Homeless StudentsIn Middletown, Rhode Island, Megan Mainzer serves as the McKinney-Vento liaison for the local public schools. She recently...
Private-school Voucher Plan in Republicans’ Tax Bill: 9 Key Details to Understand
So, like, Josh Cowen, a professor at Michigan State University who’s been studying vouchers for over 20 years, totally thinks that if the government...
Utilizing Learning Recovery Funds for Tutoring: A Beneficial Investment
Third graders at Alpha Cornerstone Academy are getting some extra help in their reading skills from Ignite Reading tutors. These tutors spend 15 minutes...
State Aid for Religious Schools: Implications for Faiths and Taxpayers
The U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C. is currently considering a case that could potentially change the landscape of education funding in the country....
California School Districts Face Strict Conditions with State Bailout – What You Need to...
Alright, so apparently, Plumas Unified in northeast California is about to make history. They've decided to go for a state bailout loan, making them...
Boosting Early Literacy Funding: Newsom’s Budget Prioritizes Schools
Governor Gavin Newsom dropped some major knowledge during a press conference in Sacramento on May 14, 2025, where he spilled the tea on his...
National Science Foundation Funding Cuts Impact Education Sector
The federal spending on education research is not looking too hot these days. Last week, more cuts were made to education grants, and there...
Maximizing California Student Grants Through Community Collaboration
Stephanie Martinez Anaya, a former senior at Hamilton High in Anza back in 2023, got some insider info from her college success coach about...
Teachers Deserve Better: Union Leaders Speak Out on Teacher Appreciation Week
American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten was like, "Yo, with the mad skills teachers have and the amount of time they put into...
Federal Funding Cuts Impact Young Dodger Fan’s Tutoring Journey
So, like, I have this weekly routine where I say goodbye to Jose, my third-grade student at Jackson Elementary in Altadena. Every Friday, it's...
School Mental Health Funding Cut by Education Department
So, like, the U.S. Department of Education is saying that the Biden administration messed up big time with these grants for school districts. The...
High Cost of Policing in California School Districts
California schools are shelling out millions of dollars each year to have cops on campus, according to an investigation by EdSource. The money, originally...
States and Teachers Lead Climate Change Education Revival
So, like, last fall, there was this big shindig at the National Museum of the American Indian in New York City, where a bunch...
Bending Spending Rules: Supporting Small Rural School Districts
So I'm here to tell you about Louise Simpson, who runs Mark Twain Union Elementary School District in Angles Camp, close to Yosemite, and...
Education Department Budget Halved: Impact and Losses Explained
Education Department Cuts Stir Controversy: What You Need to KnowThe U.S. Department of Education headquarters in Washington, D.C., is facing a significant shake-up. The...
Ex-Trump Commissioner Criticizes DOGE Education Data Cuts
Amidst a whirlwind of political tensions and bureaucratic upheavals, the realm of education data in the United States finds itself at a crossroads. The...
West Contra Costa School District Faces Tough Decisions
Amidst the echoes of heated debates and passionate pleas for reconsideration, the West Contra Costa Unified School District finds itself at a crossroads, grappling...
DOGE Cryptocurrency Impact on Education Studies
The recent decisions made by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) regarding the termination of 89 education studies contracts worth $881 million have sent...
CTA Chapters Unite for Better Pay, Smaller Classes & Resources
A coalition of California Teachers Association (CTA) chapters recently united to advocate for better pay, smaller classes, and more resources for students across 32...
Boosting Education Funding: $45 Billion in Local School and Community College Bonds
California Education Funding Sees a $45 Billion BoostCalifornia's education system received a significant financial boost this past November as voters approved a staggering $45...
Scramble for California School Construction Funds: Latest Updates
Scramble for California School Construction Funds: Latest UpdatesIn 2022, the construction site at Murray Elementary in Dublin Unified witnessed a flurry of activity as...
West Contra Costa Unified School District’s Financial Struggles: Avoiding State Takeover
West Contra Costa Unified School District Faces Financial TurmoilWest Contra Costa Unified School District is currently at a critical juncture following the retirement of...
Proposed Budget Cuts Threaten UC and CSU Funding
Proposed Budget Cuts Threaten UC and CSU FundingStudents walking on the campus of California State University, Dominguez Hills on Nov. 19., 2024. Amy DiPierro
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