In Trump’s First Year, at Least $12 Billion in School Funding Disruptions
National
The constitutional principle known as “the power of the purse” has been a fixture of American history classrooms for generations. Federal law explicitly prohibits the executive branch from overriding Congress’ spending decisions.
The way to really make the case that education is the most worthwhile investment is with data that shows them how big the challenge is, how much it matters, and how much they can help.
A top committee of Tennessee educators wants lawmakers to include special education prekindergarten students in the state’s public school funding formula.
Just 10 private schools received more than $60 million in Arkansas taxpayer funds in the 2025-26 school year through the state's school choice program, Arkansas Department of Education data shows.
In Trump’s First Year, at Least $12 Billion in School Funding Disruptions
National
The constitutional principle known as “the power of the purse” has been a fixture of American history classrooms for generations. Federal law explicitly prohibits the executive branch from overriding Congress’ spending decisions.
Related Articles
The Numbers Behind the Story: How Data Makes the Case for Fair School Funding Undeniable
Should Tennessee fully fund special education pre-K programs?
Over $60 million flowed to top 10 Arkansas private schools receiving Educational Freedom Accounts last school year