The Trump administration's decision to hold back $6.8 billion in federal K-12 funds next year has triggered alarm among state education officials and school leaders over how the lack of funds will affect their after-school programs. ohiocapitaljournal.com/briefs/state...
Electeds when they’re campaigning: Children are the future, we must fund afterschool.
Electeds when they’re passing a budget: I don’t see any reason to invest more in afterschool. It’s only been 10 years since a rate increase and it’s not like we’ve seen inflation, a pandemic & min wage incr 2x… 🙃
CDF-NY and 97 partners urge NY leaders to fund the Youth Justice Innovation Fund in the state budget. This initiative would support community-based programs that keep youth out of the justice system and provide them with meaningful opportunities. Read: bit.ly/3Rsztvf
As well as remaining cuts to safety net programs like Community Schools and Student Success Centers.
