Could Another Federal Shutdown Affect Education? What We Know
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The U.S. Capitol is seen on Jan. 22, 2026, in Washington. Another federal shutdown that could affect education looms if senators don’t pass a funding bill by this weekend.
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.
Could Another Federal Shutdown Affect Education? What We Know
National
The U.S. Capitol is seen on Jan. 22, 2026, in Washington. Another federal shutdown that could affect education looms if senators don’t pass a funding bill by this weekend.
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