#education-funding

#education-funding

School districts across the country have filed different lawsuits to try to get the U.S. Department of Education to release funds frozen by the Trump administration.

Comptroller Brad Lander condemned federal cuts to education during a rally, stressing the negative impact of Trump's new law on public school funding in NYC.

President Donald Trump's administration on July 1 withheld more than $6 billion in federal grants for after-school and summer programs, adult literacy and English language instruction, as part of a review to ensure spending aligned with the White House's priorities.

In just six months, the Trump administration and Republican-controlled Congress have brought lasting change and enormous unpredictability to federal education policy.

The Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program has incentivised careers in the public sector, including work in hospitals, schools, local governments and nonprofits.

The withheld funds include all $890 million meant to help English learners develop their language skills and $375 million to provide academic support to the children of migrant farmworkers, according to an email that was sent to states by the U.S. Department of Education.

The proposed budget brings an $18.8-billion spending plan for the upcoming school year but raises concerns about future cuts as the district’s revenue falls short.

"We are closely reviewing Central Office positions to identify opportunities for savings while minimizing the impact on staff and maintaining our commitment to supporting schools and students."

"Trump's accusation that Harvard is 'very antisemitic' rings hollow coming from the man who hosted a Holocaust-denying white nationalist at Mar-a-Lago."

The Spending Review outlines a budget increase for public services, highlighting a rise in schools' funding, but still leaves critical issues unaddressed.

"So here we are at a time in which the cost of college is already too high for millions of students," said Senator Elizabeth Warren. "Donald Trump and his Republican buddies in Congress are not lowering them. They are adding $400 a month on average to the family's costs."

A lucky Powerball player in Yonkers is $50,000 richer after purchasing a third-prize-winning ticket for Saturday night's drawing. The ticket matched four white balls and the red Powerball, securing the third-tier prize.

When you actually adjust it for inflation, it's pennies. But on top of that, we know that the needs in school are so much greater now than they used to be.

Two years in an after-school program improves math scores by 20 percentile points. It increases attendance, it reduces behavioral suspensions and expulsions, and it closes the achievement gap between low- and high-income families

New York school districts plan to spend an average of $35,012 per student in 2025-26, a 4.6% increase over the current year.

"We have to figure out how to get out there as soon as possible... the reality is we cannot afford not to have the parcel tax in our budget."

The proposed renewal of the $72 parcel tax within the San Jose Unified School District was rejected due to insufficient voter turnout, garnering only 60% support.

In recent weeks, demonstrations opposing Mr. Trump's agenda, governing style and expansion of executive power have increased in size and frequency.

In a high-profile case, partners from Susman Godfrey are rallying support for their firm in the ongoing lawsuit involving former President Trump, emphasizing their commitment to justice and legal integrity.

Most teachers spend money out of their own paycheck to support their students. And so this is a way to say we should stop doing that. Until our country understands that we need to fund public education better, this is one way to do it.

The proposed state budget had outlined two years of revenue limit increases, for the 2023-24 and 2024-25 school years. By editing out the text in red, Mr. Evers allowed increases until 2425.

Daniel Kebede, the NEU's general secretary, criticized the Labour leadership, stating, 'It is indefensible for a Labour government to cut school funding.'