The garden program at Robert Louis Stevenson Elementary in San Francisco is facing funding cuts due to reductions from AmeriCorps, which has been crucial for the educational initiative. This garden, which benefits over 400 students, serves as a vital learning space for students to gain knowledge about healthy eating and the environment. The school's administration has notified parents of the risks to the program, and the San Francisco Unified School District is contesting AmeriCorps funding conditions through a lawsuit, as local schools brace for potential further impacts from these federal cuts.
"Today they were looking for bugs and spiders and things of that nature. We're trying to teach them healthy eating habits and also help them understand how things grow."
"They cannot afford to keep the gardening teacher staffed."
"The San Francisco Unified School District has filed a lawsuit against AmeriCorps alleging illegal conditions on program funding related to President Trump's orders."
"AmeriCorps provides volunteers and services for a wide range of national needs, including education, public health, and support for veterans."
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