Tag: Education funding
Judge Rules Against Trump’s DEI Funding Cut in Schools
California got $2.4 billion in federal Title I money for low-income schools. They also received about $1.3 billion for special education and $250 million for after-school programs. This is big news because a judge...
Impact of Linda McMahon’s Education Department dismantling on California schools
Linda McMahon, a well-known wrestling executive, is on the verge of becoming the U.S. Secretary of Education. In a recent Senate hearing, McMahon shared her vision of potentially shutting down the Department of Education,...
California Schools Lagging Despite Increased Funding
In a bustling fourth-grade classroom at William Jefferson Clinton Elementary in Compton, California, students eagerly soak in a teacher's lesson. The date is February 6, 2025, and the scene captures the essence of California's...
Protecting School Budgets Amid Threats to Scientific Research
Protecting Education Budgets Amid Threats to Scientific ResearchIn a world filled with uncertainty and challenges, the importance of safeguarding education budgets and scientific research funding has never been more crucial. Recent actions by the...
Legislation Introduced to Prevent Price Gouging During L.A. Fires
State senators convened in Pasadena to unveil a comprehensive set of wildfire recovery bills aimed at safeguarding residents, bolstering firefighting resources, and supporting affected communities in the wake of the recent devastating fires in...
Bloomberg’s $1 Billion Donation for Free Medical Education: Who Qualifies?
A recent announcement from Bloomberg Philanthropies has shaken up the medical education world by offering free tuition for Johns Hopkins medical students, but with a catch. The $1 billion donation will cover tuition costs...
Bloomberg’s $1 Billion Donation for Medical School Tuition Excludes Certain Students
A recent donation from Bloomberg Philanthropies will cover the tuition of medical students at Johns Hopkins University if their families earn less than $300,000 annually. This $1 billion gift has sparked a debate about...
Exploring California’s $300 Billion Budget: What You Need to Know
Over the weekend, Governor Gavin Newsom of California approved a budget to address the state's $46.8 billion deficit. The total budget for the upcoming fiscal year is $297.9 billion, which will be used to...
Challenges Facing U.S. Schools: Budget Crisis and Solutions
After receiving generous federal pandemic aid over the past few years, school districts in the United States are now facing budget shortages as the money is set to run out in September. The $122...
Oklahoma Supreme Court Rules Against Public Funding for Religious Charter School
In a significant decision, the Oklahoma Supreme Court recently blocked the establishment of the nation's first religious charter school. The court's ruling prevented state funding for the St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School,...