Education Funding
Education news, analysis, and opinion about money, financing and budgets on the federal and state levels and coverage of philanthropy to school.
See also: Federal Budget, State Budgets, ESSER Funds
Trump Tells States He's Holding Back $6.8 Billion for Schools
Schools nationwide won't see funding earmarked for English learners, migrant students, professional development, and more.
Education Funding What's the Latest on Trump's School Funding Freeze? What We Know and Don't KnowBillions of federal dollars for education are on hold and might not show up at all.
Education Funding Republicans Urge Trump to Release $6.8 Billion in School Funding He's Held BackThe funds that were supposed to go out July 1 pay for teacher training, English learner services, after-school programs, and more.
Education Funding Two Dozen States Sue Trump Over $6.8 Billion School Funding FreezeThe Trump administration violated the U.S. Constitution when it withheld billions from schools in early July, the lawsuit alleges.
Education Funding Opinion Trump's Cuts to Schools Will Hit Hard. But Leaders Need More Than Just MoneyThe federal funding chaos highlights a perennial dynamic in public schools.
Education Funding Interactive See How Much Federal Money Trump Is Holding Back From Your DistrictHundreds of districts will lose more than $1 million each, according to a new analysis.
Education Funding Who Will Bear the Brunt of Trump's Hold on $6.8 Billion in School Funds?The sudden absence of expected federal funds has already cost some educators their jobs.
Education Funding Schools and States Scramble as Trump Freezes $6.8 Billion in Federal FundsAfter-school programs, English-learner services, migrant education programs, and professional development are all at risk.
Education Funding Interactive See How Much School Funding Trump Is Holding Back From Your StateThe administration is holding back nearly $7 billion for English learners, after-school programs, professional development, and more.
Education Funding Education Department Restores COVID Funds For Schools—With Some CaveatsAll state education agencies and school districts now have until March 2026 to finish spending COVID aid.
Education Funding Trump May Soon Defy Congress and Cut $5 Billion More From SchoolsFunding for migrant education, English-learner services, professional development, and after-school programming is at risk.
Education Funding 5 Ways Schools Are Directly Feeling the Federal Funding ChaosCanceled grants, terminated contracts, and proposed cuts are sparking worries as districts plan future budgets.
Education Funding A 'Tsunami' of Uncertainty Is Crashing Into Federal Funding for SchoolsThe Trump administration has cut grants, terminated contracts, delayed funding estimates, and cut off communications to districts.
Education Funding Principals Urge Ed. Department: Leave School Safety Funding AloneSchools need access to funds for mental health professionals and other student services, say principals who've experienced school shootings.
Education Funding Trump Admin. Says California’s K-12 Funding Is at Risk. What Would It Mean?Title I and IDEA funding could be caught up in the battle between the White House and the largest state, which is led by Democrats.
Education Funding The Trump Budget for K-12 Schools: 5 Key TakeawaysThe administration wants to cut roughly $7 billion in annual K-12 funding. Much of it supports vulnerable students.
