Union Campaign Seeks More Money for Special Education, Disadvantaged Students
The American Federation of Teachers announced the "Fund Our Future" initiative to push for more school spending for several programs both at the federal and state levels.
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March 04, 2019
February 20, 2019
Medicaid Treats Small Districts and Rural Schools Unfairly, Report Says
Medicaid spending is the third-largest source of federal funds for K-12, but a national group representing superintendents says the program can do better.
January 29, 2019
Trump Wants $5.7 Billion for a Border Wall. What Would That Buy for Schools?
Obviously, $5.7 billion is a lot of money for pretty much anybody. But what could it buy at the Education Department? We're glad you asked.
January 15, 2019
How a Prolonged Shutdown Could Threaten Child-Care Aid for the Needy
If the federal government shutdown drags on, states could find themselves in a tight spot when it comes to benefits for poor families and child-care funding.
December 26, 2018
Spending, Guns, and That DeVos Interview: 10 Big Federal Policy Stories of 2018
Relive some of our most popular and engaging stories of the year about education spending, teachers, and a certain chat between Betsy DeVos and Lesley Stahl.
December 16, 2018
End Head Start, School Lunch Programs to Cut Deficit? Federal Report Probes Options
The Congressional Budget Office's "Options for Reducing the Deficit: 2019 to 2028" looks at the savings from shrinking or eliminating a variety of programs, including many focused on children.
December 02, 2018
Federal Funding Under Betsy DeVos: Which States Are Winners and Losers?
Federal education funding is on the rise—but there are disparities in which states are reaping the most benefits.
October 01, 2018
See the New Federal Education Budget Signed Into Law by Donald Trump
Not adjusting for inflation, the $71.5 billion budget is the largest-ever appropriation from Congress for the Education Department.
September 26, 2018
Spending Bill Boosting Education Funding Clears Congress, Heads to Trump
Education Secreary Betsy DeVos is close to knowing how much money her department has to spend next fiscal year, with a final bill now before President Donald Trump.
September 18, 2018
Senate Passes Spending Bill to Increase Funding for Several Education Programs
The bill for fiscal 2019 includes a $581 million increase in total U.S. Department of Education spending over current levels for fiscal 2018.
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